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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,358.17, 41,878.35 and 24,699.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,358.17, 41,878.35 and 24,699.24 is: 34,072.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,358.17 : 41,878.35 = 24,699.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,358.17/41,878.35 = 24,699.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,358.17x = 41,878.35 × 24,699.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,358.17x = 1,034,363,417.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,363,417.45/30,358.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,072.00

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