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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,829.08, 35,687.25 and 20,692.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,829.08, 35,687.25 and 20,692.04 is: 30,989.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,829.08 : 35,687.25 = 20,692.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,829.08/35,687.25 = 20,692.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,829.08x = 35,687.25 × 20,692.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,829.08x = 738,441,826.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,441,826.05/23,829.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,989.11

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