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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,738.67, 35,555.76 and 20,538.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,738.67, 35,555.76 and 20,538.36 is: 30,762.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,738.67 : 35,555.76 = 20,538.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,738.67/35,555.76 = 20,538.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,738.67x = 35,555.76 × 20,538.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,738.67x = 730,256,998.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,256,998.95/23,738.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,762.34

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