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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,019.20, 45,028.80 and 24,187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,019.20, 45,028.80 and 24,187.20 is: 36,280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,019.20 : 45,028.80 = 24,187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,019.20/45,028.80 = 24,187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,019.20x = 45,028.80 × 24,187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,019.20x = 1,089,120,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,120,591.36/30,019.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,280.80

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