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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,024.59, 41,386.20 and 23,641.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,024.59, 41,386.20 and 23,641.05 is: 32,587.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,024.59 : 41,386.20 = 23,641.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,024.59/41,386.20 = 23,641.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,024.59x = 41,386.20 × 23,641.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,024.59x = 978,413,223.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,413,223.51/30,024.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,587.06

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