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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,608.76, 45,705.93 and 24,297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,608.76, 45,705.93 and 24,297.96 is: 36,282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,608.76 : 45,705.93 = 24,297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,608.76/45,705.93 = 24,297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,608.76x = 45,705.93 × 24,297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,608.76x = 1,110,560,858.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,560,858.90/30,608.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,282.45

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