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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,038.41, 41,408.79 and 23,644.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,038.41, 41,408.79 and 23,644.51 is: 32,594.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,038.41 : 41,408.79 = 23,644.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,038.41/41,408.79 = 23,644.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,038.41x = 41,408.79 × 23,644.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,038.41x = 979,090,549.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,090,549.24/30,038.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,594.62

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