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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,408.82, 45,613.23 and 24,291.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,408.82, 45,613.23 and 24,291.70 is: 36,437.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,408.82 : 45,613.23 = 24,291.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,408.82/45,613.23 = 24,291.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,408.82x = 45,613.23 × 24,291.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,408.82x = 1,108,022,899.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,022,899.19/30,408.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,437.55

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