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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,168.79, 41,597.42 and 24,485.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,168.79, 41,597.42 and 24,485.63 is: 33,761.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,168.79 : 41,597.42 = 24,485.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,168.79/41,597.42 = 24,485.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,168.79x = 41,597.42 × 24,485.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,168.79x = 1,018,538,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,538,704.66/30,168.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,761.34

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