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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,036.41, 41,406.03 and 23,642.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,036.41, 41,406.03 and 23,642.51 is: 32,591.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,036.41 : 41,406.03 = 23,642.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,036.41/41,406.03 = 23,642.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,036.41x = 41,406.03 × 23,642.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,036.41x = 978,942,478.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,942,478.34/30,036.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,591.86

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