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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,595.56, 42,095.41 and 24,801.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,595.56, 42,095.41 and 24,801.36 is: 34,123.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,595.56 : 42,095.41 = 24,801.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,595.56/42,095.41 = 24,801.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,595.56x = 42,095.41 × 24,801.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,595.56x = 1,044,023,417.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,023,417.76/30,595.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,123.36

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