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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,386.16, 41,951.92 and 23,298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,386.16, 41,951.92 and 23,298.96 is: 32,167.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,386.16 : 41,951.92 = 23,298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,386.16/41,951.92 = 23,298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,386.16x = 41,951.92 × 23,298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,386.16x = 977,436,106.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,436,106.00/30,386.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,167.15

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