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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,276.80, 45,415.20 and 23,708.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,276.80, 45,415.20 and 23,708.60 is: 35,562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,276.80 : 45,415.20 = 23,708.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,276.80/45,415.20 = 23,708.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,276.80x = 45,415.20 × 23,708.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,276.80x = 1,076,730,810.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,730,810.72/30,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,562.90

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