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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,289.46, 41,744.97 and 24,642.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,289.46, 41,744.97 and 24,642.91 is: 33,962.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,289.46 : 41,744.97 = 24,642.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,289.46/41,744.97 = 24,642.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,289.46x = 41,744.97 × 24,642.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,289.46x = 1,028,717,329.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,717,329.94/30,289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,962.88

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