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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,624.02, 35,263.18 and 20,821.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,624.02, 35,263.18 and 20,821.60 is: 31,080.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,624.02 : 35,263.18 = 20,821.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,624.02/35,263.18 = 20,821.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,624.02x = 35,263.18 × 20,821.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,624.02x = 734,235,828.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,235,828.69/23,624.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,080.05

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