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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,008.40, 44,983.80 and 23,341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,008.40, 44,983.80 and 23,341.20 is: 34,989.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,008.40 : 44,983.80 = 23,341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,008.40/44,983.80 = 23,341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,008.40x = 44,983.80 × 23,341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,008.40x = 1,049,975,872.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,975,872.56/30,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,989.40

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