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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,286.58, 45,357.57 and 24,005.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,286.58, 45,357.57 and 24,005.03 is: 35,950.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,286.58 : 45,357.57 = 24,005.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,286.58/45,357.57 = 24,005.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,286.58x = 45,357.57 × 24,005.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,286.58x = 1,088,809,601.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,809,601.79/30,286.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,950.24

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