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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,170.42, 45,195.50 and 23,565.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,170.42, 45,195.50 and 23,565.68 is: 35,301.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,170.42 : 45,195.50 = 23,565.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,170.42/45,195.50 = 23,565.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,170.42x = 45,195.50 × 23,565.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,170.42x = 1,065,062,690.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,062,690.44/30,170.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,301.55

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