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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,033.70, 41,398.79 and 23,650.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,033.70, 41,398.79 and 23,650.16 is: 32,599.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,033.70 : 41,398.79 = 23,650.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,033.70/41,398.79 = 23,650.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,033.70x = 41,398.79 × 23,650.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,033.70x = 979,087,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,087,889.06/30,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,599.65

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