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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,687.39, 42,369.89 and 23,630.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,687.39, 42,369.89 and 23,630.67 is: 32,626.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,687.39 : 42,369.89 = 23,630.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,687.39/42,369.89 = 23,630.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,687.39x = 42,369.89 × 23,630.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,687.39x = 1,001,228,770.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,228,770.37/30,687.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,626.72

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