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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,430.25, 42,047.40 and 23,417.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,430.25, 42,047.40 and 23,417.27 is: 32,357.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,430.25 : 42,047.40 = 23,417.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,430.25/42,047.40 = 23,417.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,430.25x = 42,047.40 × 23,417.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,430.25x = 984,635,108.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,635,108.36/30,430.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,357.12

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