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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,977.80, 45,006.30 and 24,057.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,977.80, 45,006.30 and 24,057.96 is: 36,118.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,977.80 : 45,006.30 = 24,057.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,977.80/45,006.30 = 24,057.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,977.80x = 45,006.30 × 24,057.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,977.80x = 1,082,759,765.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,759,765.15/29,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,118.72

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