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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,535.10, 45,734.99 and 23,463.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,535.10, 45,734.99 and 23,463.06 is: 35,142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,535.10 : 45,734.99 = 23,463.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,535.10/45,734.99 = 23,463.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,535.10x = 45,734.99 × 23,463.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,535.10x = 1,073,082,782.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,082,782.91/30,535.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,142.59

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