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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,627.70, 35,441.55 and 20,711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,627.70, 35,441.55 and 20,711.70 is: 31,067.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,627.70 : 35,441.55 = 20,711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,627.70/35,441.55 = 20,711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,627.70x = 35,441.55 × 20,711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,627.70x = 734,054,751.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,054,751.14/23,627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,067.55

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