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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,782.84, 46,142.64 and 23,371.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,782.84, 46,142.64 and 23,371.61 is: 35,033.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,782.84 : 46,142.64 = 23,371.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,782.84/46,142.64 = 23,371.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,782.84x = 46,142.64 × 23,371.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,782.84x = 1,078,427,555.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,427,555.74/30,782.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,033.41

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