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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,181.35, 45,068.75 and 24,645.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,181.35, 45,068.75 and 24,645.50 is: 36,802.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,181.35 : 45,068.75 = 24,645.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,181.35/45,068.75 = 24,645.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,181.35x = 45,068.75 × 24,645.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,181.35x = 1,110,741,714.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,741,714.39/30,181.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,802.25

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