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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,537.79, 45,738.99 and 23,465.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,537.79, 45,738.99 and 23,465.75 is: 35,146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,537.79 : 45,738.99 = 23,465.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,537.79/45,738.99 = 23,465.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,537.79x = 45,738.99 × 23,465.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,537.79x = 1,073,299,475.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,299,475.90/30,537.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,146.60

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