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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,003.80, 45,005.70 and 24,171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,003.80, 45,005.70 and 24,171.80 is: 36,257.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,003.80 : 45,005.70 = 24,171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,003.80/45,005.70 = 24,171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,003.80x = 45,005.70 × 24,171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,003.80x = 1,087,868,779.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,868,779.26/30,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,257.70

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