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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,033.95, 41,399.13 and 23,650.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,033.95, 41,399.13 and 23,650.41 is: 32,599.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,033.95 : 41,399.13 = 23,650.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,033.95/41,399.13 = 23,650.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,033.95x = 41,399.13 × 23,650.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,033.95x = 979,106,398.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,106,398.14/30,033.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,599.99

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