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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,607.36, 42,263.16 and 24,943.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,607.36, 42,263.16 and 24,943.12 is: 34,441.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,607.36 : 42,263.16 = 24,943.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,607.36/42,263.16 = 24,943.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,607.36x = 42,263.16 × 24,943.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,607.36x = 1,054,175,071.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,175,071.46/30,607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,441.88

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