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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,421.07, 45,569.64 and 24,818.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,421.07, 45,569.64 and 24,818.71 is: 37,177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,421.07 : 45,569.64 = 24,818.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,421.07/45,569.64 = 24,818.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,421.07x = 45,569.64 × 24,818.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,421.07x = 1,130,979,566.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,979,566.04/30,421.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,177.50

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