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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,316.24, 45,530.82 and 24,781.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,316.24, 45,530.82 and 24,781.36 is: 37,218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,316.24 : 45,530.82 = 24,781.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,316.24/45,530.82 = 24,781.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,316.24x = 45,530.82 × 24,781.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,316.24x = 1,128,315,641.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,315,641.52/30,316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,218.19

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