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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,898.41, 46,351.26 and 23,156.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,898.41, 46,351.26 and 23,156.43 is: 34,737.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,898.41 : 46,351.26 = 23,156.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,898.41/46,351.26 = 23,156.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,898.41x = 46,351.26 × 23,156.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,898.41x = 1,073,329,707.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,329,707.60/30,898.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,737.38

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