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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,742.62, 46,135.82 and 23,729.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,742.62, 46,135.82 and 23,729.64 is: 35,611.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,742.62 : 46,135.82 = 23,729.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,742.62/46,135.82 = 23,729.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,742.62x = 46,135.82 × 23,729.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,742.62x = 1,094,786,399.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,786,399.70/30,742.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,611.36

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