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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,033.42, 45,252.86 and 24,883.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,033.42, 45,252.86 and 24,883.04 is: 37,492.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,033.42 : 45,252.86 = 24,883.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,033.42/45,252.86 = 24,883.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,033.42x = 45,252.86 × 24,883.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,033.42x = 1,126,028,550.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,028,550.15/30,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,492.52

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