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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,396.62, 41,916.20 and 23,670.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,396.62, 41,916.20 and 23,670.38 is: 32,640.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,396.62 : 41,916.20 = 23,670.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,396.62/41,916.20 = 23,670.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,396.62x = 41,916.20 × 23,670.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,396.62x = 992,172,382.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,172,382.16/30,396.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,640.88

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