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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,230.18, 41,732.52 and 23,188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,230.18, 41,732.52 and 23,188.04 is: 32,010.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,230.18 : 41,732.52 = 23,188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,230.18/41,732.52 = 23,188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,230.18x = 41,732.52 × 23,188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,230.18x = 967,695,343.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,695,343.06/30,230.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,010.90

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