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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,355.68, 45,550.80 and 24,238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,355.68, 45,550.80 and 24,238.56 is: 36,371.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,355.68 : 45,550.80 = 24,238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,355.68/45,550.80 = 24,238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,355.68x = 45,550.80 × 24,238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,355.68x = 1,104,085,798.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,085,798.85/30,355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,371.64

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