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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,423.72, 45,571.98 and 24,468.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,423.72, 45,571.98 and 24,468.42 is: 36,651.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,423.72 : 45,571.98 = 24,468.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,423.72/45,571.98 = 24,468.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,423.72x = 45,571.98 × 24,468.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,423.72x = 1,115,074,346.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,074,346.87/30,423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,651.48

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