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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,253.80, 45,388.26 and 24,037.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,253.80, 45,388.26 and 24,037.32 is: 36,061.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,253.80 : 45,388.26 = 24,037.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,253.80/45,388.26 = 24,037.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,253.80x = 45,388.26 × 24,037.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,253.80x = 1,091,012,129.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,012,129.86/30,253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,061.99

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