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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,852.70, 35,779.05 and 20,572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,852.70, 35,779.05 and 20,572.20 is: 30,858.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,852.70 : 35,779.05 = 20,572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,852.70/35,779.05 = 20,572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,852.70x = 35,779.05 × 20,572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,852.70x = 736,053,772.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,053,772.41/23,852.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,858.30

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