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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,594.55, 42,263.49 and 23,610.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,594.55, 42,263.49 and 23,610.73 is: 32,616.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,594.55 : 42,263.49 = 23,610.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,594.55/42,263.49 = 23,610.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,594.55x = 42,263.49 × 23,610.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,594.55x = 997,871,851.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,871,851.25/30,594.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,616.00

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