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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,435.64, 42,054.82 and 23,422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,435.64, 42,054.82 and 23,422.64 is: 32,364.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,435.64 : 42,054.82 = 23,422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,435.64/42,054.82 = 23,422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,435.64x = 42,054.82 × 23,422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,435.64x = 985,034,909.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,034,909.12/30,435.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,364.52

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