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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,437.53, 42,057.44 and 23,424.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,437.53, 42,057.44 and 23,424.55 is: 32,367.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,437.53 : 42,057.44 = 23,424.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,437.53/42,057.44 = 23,424.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,437.53x = 42,057.44 × 23,424.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,437.53x = 985,176,606.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,176,606.15/30,437.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,367.17

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