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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,162.24, 45,282.40 and 23,241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,162.24, 45,282.40 and 23,241.28 is: 34,892.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,162.24 : 45,282.40 = 23,241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,162.24/45,282.40 = 23,241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,162.24x = 45,282.40 × 23,241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,162.24x = 1,052,420,937.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,420,937.47/30,162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,892.00

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