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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,254.80, 45,389.76 and 24,038.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,254.80, 45,389.76 and 24,038.32 is: 36,063.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,254.80 : 45,389.76 = 24,038.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,254.80/45,389.76 = 24,038.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,254.80x = 45,389.76 × 24,038.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,254.80x = 1,091,093,575.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,093,575.60/30,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,063.49

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