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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,855.11, 35,626.74 and 20,307.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,855.11, 35,626.74 and 20,307.31 is: 30,328.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,855.11 : 35,626.74 = 20,307.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,855.11/35,626.74 = 20,307.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,855.11x = 35,626.74 × 20,307.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,855.11x = 723,483,088.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,483,088.25/23,855.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,328.23

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