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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,361.42, 41,882.84 and 24,702.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,361.42, 41,882.84 and 24,702.49 is: 34,076.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,361.42 : 41,882.84 = 24,702.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,361.42/41,882.84 = 24,702.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,361.42x = 41,882.84 × 24,702.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,361.42x = 1,034,610,312.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,610,312.76/30,361.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,076.48

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