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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,569.78, 45,786.93 and 23,497.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,569.78, 45,786.93 and 23,497.72 is: 35,194.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,569.78 : 45,786.93 = 23,497.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,569.78/45,786.93 = 23,497.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,569.78x = 45,786.93 × 23,497.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,569.78x = 1,075,888,460.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,888,460.80/30,569.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,194.51

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