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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,946.84, 35,802 and 20,289.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,946.84, 35,802 and 20,289.96 is: 30,334.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,946.84 : 35,802 = 20,289.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,946.84/35,802 = 20,289.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,946.84x = 35,802 × 20,289.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,946.84x = 726,421,147.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,421,147.92/23,946.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,334.74

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