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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,208.10, 45,108.68 and 24,672.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,208.10, 45,108.68 and 24,672.42 is: 36,842.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,208.10 : 45,108.68 = 24,672.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,208.10/45,108.68 = 24,672.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,208.10x = 45,108.68 × 24,672.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,208.10x = 1,112,940,175.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,940,175.24/30,208.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,842.45

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