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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.32, 35,866.62 and 20,723.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.32, 35,866.62 and 20,723.32 is: 31,001.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.32 : 35,866.62 = 20,723.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.32/35,866.62 = 20,723.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.32x = 35,866.62 × 20,723.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.32x = 743,275,443.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,275,443.58/23,975.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,001.69

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