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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,186.08, 41,627.76 and 23,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,186.08, 41,627.76 and 23,462 is: 32,355.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,186.08 : 41,627.76 = 23,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,186.08/41,627.76 = 23,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,186.08x = 41,627.76 × 23,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,186.08x = 976,670,505.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,670,505.12/30,186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,355.00

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