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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,620.30, 35,430.45 and 19,732.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,620.30, 35,430.45 and 19,732.30 is: 29,598.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,620.30 : 35,430.45 = 19,732.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,620.30/35,430.45 = 19,732.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,620.30x = 35,430.45 × 19,732.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,620.30x = 699,124,268.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,124,268.54/23,620.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,598.45

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