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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,889.60, 35,632.83 and 20,744.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,889.60, 35,632.83 and 20,744.88 is: 30,942.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,889.60 : 35,632.83 = 20,744.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,889.60/35,632.83 = 20,744.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,889.60x = 35,632.83 × 20,744.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,889.60x = 739,198,726.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,198,726.58/23,889.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,942.28

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