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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,591.08, 45,679.42 and 24,280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,591.08, 45,679.42 and 24,280.28 is: 36,255.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,591.08 : 45,679.42 = 24,280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,591.08/45,679.42 = 24,280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,591.08x = 45,679.42 × 24,280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,591.08x = 1,109,109,107.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,109,107.84/30,591.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,255.96

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