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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,381.16, 41,944.98 and 23,293.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,381.16, 41,944.98 and 23,293.96 is: 32,160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,381.16 : 41,944.98 = 23,293.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,381.16/41,944.98 = 23,293.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,381.16x = 41,944.98 × 23,293.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,381.16x = 977,064,686.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,064,686.32/30,381.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,160.22

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