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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,469.96, 45,646.62 and 24,540.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,469.96, 45,646.62 and 24,540.76 is: 36,764.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,469.96 : 45,646.62 = 24,540.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,469.96/45,646.62 = 24,540.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,469.96x = 45,646.62 × 24,540.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,469.96x = 1,120,202,746.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,202,746.23/30,469.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,764.17

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