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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,610.76, 45,708.92 and 24,299.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,610.76, 45,708.92 and 24,299.96 is: 36,285.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,610.76 : 45,708.92 = 24,299.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,610.76/45,708.92 = 24,299.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,610.76x = 45,708.92 × 24,299.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,610.76x = 1,110,724,927.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,724,927.64/30,610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,285.44

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