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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,146.59, 41,554.36 and 23,762.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,146.59, 41,554.36 and 23,762.83 is: 32,754.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,146.59 : 41,554.36 = 23,762.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,146.59/41,554.36 = 23,762.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,146.59x = 41,554.36 × 23,762.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,146.59x = 987,449,192.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,449,192.44/30,146.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,754.92

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