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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,840.62, 46,212.47 and 23,837.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,840.62, 46,212.47 and 23,837.78 is: 35,719.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,840.62 : 46,212.47 = 23,837.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,840.62/46,212.47 = 23,837.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,840.62x = 46,212.47 × 23,837.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,840.62x = 1,101,602,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,602,693.12/30,840.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,719.21

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