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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,252.80, 45,386.76 and 24,036.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,252.80, 45,386.76 and 24,036.32 is: 36,060.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,252.80 : 45,386.76 = 24,036.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,252.80/45,386.76 = 24,036.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,252.80x = 45,386.76 × 24,036.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,252.80x = 1,090,930,687.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,930,687.12/30,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,060.49

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