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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,162.98, 45,041.34 and 24,627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,162.98, 45,041.34 and 24,627.12 is: 36,774.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,162.98 : 45,041.34 = 24,627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,162.98/45,041.34 = 24,627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,162.98x = 45,041.34 × 24,627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,162.98x = 1,109,238,485.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,238,485.14/30,162.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,774.84

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