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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,144.81, 41,591.35 and 23,751.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,144.81, 41,591.35 and 23,751.59 is: 32,770.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,144.81 : 41,591.35 = 23,751.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,144.81/41,591.35 = 23,751.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,144.81x = 41,591.35 × 23,751.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,144.81x = 987,860,425.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,860,425.41/30,144.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,770.50

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