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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,231.18, 41,733.90 and 23,189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,231.18, 41,733.90 and 23,189.04 is: 32,012.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,231.18 : 41,733.90 = 23,189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,231.18/41,733.90 = 23,189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,231.18x = 41,733.90 × 23,189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,231.18x = 967,769,076.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,769,076.46/30,231.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,012.28

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