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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,512.80, 42,078.08 and 23,795.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,512.80, 42,078.08 and 23,795.98 is: 32,815.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,512.80 : 42,078.08 = 23,795.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,512.80/42,078.08 = 23,795.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,512.80x = 42,078.08 × 23,795.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,512.80x = 1,001,289,104.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,289,104.41/30,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,815.38

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