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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,691.55, 42,397.35 and 23,707.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,691.55, 42,397.35 and 23,707.73 is: 32,749.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,691.55 : 42,397.35 = 23,707.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,691.55/42,397.35 = 23,707.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,691.55x = 42,397.35 × 23,707.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,691.55x = 1,005,144,926.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,144,926.52/30,691.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,749.89

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