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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,145.80, 45,218.70 and 24,313.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,145.80, 45,218.70 and 24,313.80 is: 36,470.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,145.80 : 45,218.70 = 24,313.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,145.80/45,218.70 = 24,313.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,145.80x = 45,218.70 × 24,313.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,145.80x = 1,099,438,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,438,428.06/30,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,470.70

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