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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,281.75, 41,700.62 and 23,556.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,281.75, 41,700.62 and 23,556.04 is: 32,438.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,281.75 : 41,700.62 = 23,556.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,281.75/41,700.62 = 23,556.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,281.75x = 41,700.62 × 23,556.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,281.75x = 982,301,544.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,301,544.67/30,281.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,438.73

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