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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,649.37, 42,297.93 and 23,082.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,649.37, 42,297.93 and 23,082.35 is: 31,855.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,649.37 : 42,297.93 = 23,082.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,649.37/42,297.93 = 23,082.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,649.37x = 42,297.93 × 23,082.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,649.37x = 976,335,413.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,335,413.05/30,649.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,855.00

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