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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,584.76, 45,877.20 and 24,633.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,584.76, 45,877.20 and 24,633.78 is: 36,950.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,584.76 : 45,877.20 = 24,633.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,584.76/45,877.20 = 24,633.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,584.76x = 45,877.20 × 24,633.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,584.76x = 1,130,128,851.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,128,851.82/30,584.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,950.72

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