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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,049.92, 41,508.24 and 23,062.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,049.92, 41,508.24 and 23,062.56 is: 31,856.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,049.92 : 41,508.24 = 23,062.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,049.92/41,508.24 = 23,062.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,049.92x = 41,508.24 × 23,062.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,049.92x = 957,286,275.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,286,275.49/30,049.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,856.53

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