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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,256.80, 45,392.76 and 24,040.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,256.80, 45,392.76 and 24,040.32 is: 36,066.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,256.80 : 45,392.76 = 24,040.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,256.80/45,392.76 = 24,040.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,256.80x = 45,392.76 × 24,040.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,256.80x = 1,091,256,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,256,476.08/30,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,066.49

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