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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,948.16, 35,954.03 and 20,460.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,948.16, 35,954.03 and 20,460.57 is: 30,718.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,948.16 : 35,954.03 = 20,460.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,948.16/35,954.03 = 20,460.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,948.16x = 35,954.03 × 20,460.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,948.16x = 735,639,748.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,639,748.83/23,948.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,718.01

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