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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,437.66, 45,672.89 and 23,040.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,437.66, 45,672.89 and 23,040.33 is: 34,572.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,437.66 : 45,672.89 = 23,040.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,437.66/45,672.89 = 23,040.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,437.66x = 45,672.89 × 23,040.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,437.66x = 1,052,318,342.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,318,342.45/30,437.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,572.91

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