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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,030.08, 46,972.98 and 23,281.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,030.08, 46,972.98 and 23,281.38 is: 32,136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,030.08 : 46,972.98 = 23,281.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,030.08/46,972.98 = 23,281.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,030.08x = 46,972.98 × 23,281.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,030.08x = 1,093,595,797.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,595,797.11/34,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,136.15

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