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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,316.96, 45,498.79 and 24,408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,316.96, 45,498.79 and 24,408.30 is: 36,631.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,316.96 : 45,498.79 = 24,408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,316.96/45,498.79 = 24,408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,316.96x = 45,498.79 × 24,408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,316.96x = 1,110,548,054.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,548,054.94/30,316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,631.25

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