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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,625.60, 35,438.40 and 20,342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,625.60, 35,438.40 and 20,342.40 is: 30,513.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,625.60 : 35,438.40 = 20,342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,625.60/35,438.40 = 20,342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,625.60x = 35,438.40 × 20,342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,625.60x = 720,902,108.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,902,108.16/23,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,513.60

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