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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,729.78, 46,029.06 and 23,337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,729.78, 46,029.06 and 23,337.72 is: 34,956.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,729.78 : 46,029.06 = 23,337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,729.78/46,029.06 = 23,337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,729.78x = 46,029.06 × 23,337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,729.78x = 1,074,213,314.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,213,314.14/30,729.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,956.75

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