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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,144.94, 41,591.52 and 23,751.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,144.94, 41,591.52 and 23,751.71 is: 32,770.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,144.94 : 41,591.52 = 23,751.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,144.94/41,591.52 = 23,751.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,144.94x = 41,591.52 × 23,751.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,144.94x = 987,869,721.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,869,721.50/30,144.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,770.66

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