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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,115.80, 45,173.70 and 23,117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,115.80, 45,173.70 and 23,117.40 is: 34,676.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,115.80 : 45,173.70 = 23,117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,115.80/45,173.70 = 23,117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,115.80x = 45,173.70 × 23,117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,115.80x = 1,044,298,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,298,492.38/30,115.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,676.10

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