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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,604.78, 45,811.77 and 23,566.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,604.78, 45,811.77 and 23,566.51 is: 35,276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,604.78 : 45,811.77 = 23,566.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,604.78/45,811.77 = 23,566.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,604.78x = 45,811.77 × 23,566.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,604.78x = 1,079,623,535.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,623,535.82/30,604.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,276.30

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