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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,467.16, 42,031.95 and 23,741.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,467.16, 42,031.95 and 23,741.13 is: 32,752.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,467.16 : 42,031.95 = 23,741.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,467.16/42,031.95 = 23,741.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,467.16x = 42,031.95 × 23,741.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,467.16x = 997,885,989.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,885,989.10/30,467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,752.84

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