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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,005.80, 45,008.70 and 24,173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,005.80, 45,008.70 and 24,173.80 is: 36,260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,005.80 : 45,008.70 = 24,173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,005.80/45,008.70 = 24,173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,005.80x = 45,008.70 × 24,173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,005.80x = 1,088,031,312.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,031,312.06/30,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,260.70

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