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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,972.59, 46,317.02 and 23,080.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,972.59, 46,317.02 and 23,080.59 is: 34,515.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,972.59 : 46,317.02 = 23,080.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,972.59/46,317.02 = 23,080.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,972.59x = 46,317.02 × 23,080.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,972.59x = 1,069,024,033.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,024,033.24/30,972.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,515.17

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