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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,213.37, 41,708.69 and 23,482.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,213.37, 41,708.69 and 23,482.81 is: 32,417.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,213.37 : 41,708.69 = 23,482.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,213.37/41,708.69 = 23,482.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,213.37x = 41,708.69 × 23,482.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,213.37x = 979,437,242.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,437,242.62/30,213.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,417.35

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