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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,272.22, 45,408.60 and 24,986.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,272.22, 45,408.60 and 24,986.57 is: 37,480.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,272.22 : 45,408.60 = 24,986.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,272.22/45,408.60 = 24,986.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,272.22x = 45,408.60 × 24,986.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,272.22x = 1,134,604,935.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,604,935.46/30,272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,480.07

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