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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,530.28, 42,094.92 and 23,726.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,530.28, 42,094.92 and 23,726.28 is: 32,713.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,530.28 : 42,094.92 = 23,726.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,530.28/42,094.92 = 23,726.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,530.28x = 42,094.92 × 23,726.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,530.28x = 998,755,858.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,755,858.50/30,530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,713.62

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