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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,674.59, 42,351.92 and 23,491.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,674.59, 42,351.92 and 23,491.83 is: 32,434.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,674.59 : 42,351.92 = 23,491.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,674.59/42,351.92 = 23,491.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,674.59x = 42,351.92 × 23,491.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,674.59x = 994,923,987.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,923,987.35/30,674.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,434.80

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