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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,196.08, 41,656.50 and 23,110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,196.08, 41,656.50 and 23,110.20 is: 31,881.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,196.08 : 41,656.50 = 23,110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,196.08/41,656.50 = 23,110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,196.08x = 41,656.50 × 23,110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,196.08x = 962,690,046.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,690,046.30/30,196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,881.29

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