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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,382.16, 41,946.40 and 23,294.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,382.16, 41,946.40 and 23,294.96 is: 32,161.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,382.16 : 41,946.40 = 23,294.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,382.16/41,946.40 = 23,294.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,382.16x = 41,946.40 × 23,294.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,382.16x = 977,139,710.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,139,710.14/30,382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,161.63

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