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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,147.59, 41,555.74 and 23,763.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,147.59, 41,555.74 and 23,763.83 is: 32,756.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,147.59 : 41,555.74 = 23,763.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,147.59/41,555.74 = 23,763.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,147.59x = 41,555.74 × 23,763.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,147.59x = 987,523,540.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,523,540.88/30,147.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,756.30

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