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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,368.58, 41,862.90 and 23,642.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,368.58, 41,862.90 and 23,642.34 is: 32,590.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,368.58 : 41,862.90 = 23,642.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,368.58/41,862.90 = 23,642.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,368.58x = 41,862.90 × 23,642.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,368.58x = 989,736,915.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,736,915.19/30,368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,590.82

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