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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,454.48, 42,081.96 and 23,757.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,454.48, 42,081.96 and 23,757.04 is: 32,827.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,454.48 : 42,081.96 = 23,757.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,454.48/42,081.96 = 23,757.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,454.48x = 42,081.96 × 23,757.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,454.48x = 999,742,807.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,742,807.00/30,454.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,827.45

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