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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,638.12, 45,996.54 and 23,622.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,638.12, 45,996.54 and 23,622.59 is: 35,464.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,638.12 : 45,996.54 = 23,622.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,638.12/45,996.54 = 23,622.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,638.12x = 45,996.54 × 23,622.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,638.12x = 1,086,557,520.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,557,520.83/30,638.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,464.23

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