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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,666.24, 42,360.96 and 24,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,666.24, 42,360.96 and 24,035.52 is: 33,201.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,666.24 : 42,360.96 = 24,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,666.24/42,360.96 = 24,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,666.24x = 42,360.96 × 24,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,666.24x = 1,018,167,701.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,167,701.30/30,666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,201.58

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