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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,393.83, 41,960.94 and 23,167.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,393.83, 41,960.94 and 23,167.01 is: 31,983.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,393.83 : 41,960.94 = 23,167.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,393.83/41,960.94 = 23,167.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,393.83x = 41,960.94 × 23,167.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,393.83x = 972,109,534.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,109,534.62/30,393.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,983.78

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