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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,189.66, 41,679.99 and 23,462.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,189.66, 41,679.99 and 23,462.61 is: 32,392.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,189.66 : 41,679.99 = 23,462.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,189.66/41,679.99 = 23,462.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,189.66x = 41,679.99 × 23,462.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,189.66x = 977,921,350.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,921,350.17/30,189.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,392.59

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