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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,005.60, 44,943.60 and 24,821.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,005.60, 44,943.60 and 24,821.60 is: 37,178.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,005.60 : 44,943.60 = 24,821.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,005.60/44,943.60 = 24,821.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,005.60x = 44,943.60 × 24,821.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,005.60x = 1,115,572,061.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,572,061.76/30,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,178.80

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