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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,301.56, 45,391.86 and 24,072.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,301.56, 45,391.86 and 24,072.12 is: 36,060.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,301.56 : 45,391.86 = 24,072.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,301.56/45,391.86 = 24,072.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,301.56x = 45,391.86 × 24,072.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,301.56x = 1,092,678,300.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,678,300.94/30,301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,060.13

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