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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.32, 35,869.62 and 20,725.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.32, 35,869.62 and 20,725.32 is: 31,004.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.32 : 35,869.62 = 20,725.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.32/35,869.62 = 20,725.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.32x = 35,869.62 × 20,725.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.32x = 743,409,352.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,409,352.78/23,977.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,004.69

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