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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,678.23, 45,996.84 and 24,762.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,678.23, 45,996.84 and 24,762.40 is: 37,127.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,678.23 : 45,996.84 = 24,762.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,678.23/45,996.84 = 24,762.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,678.23x = 45,996.84 × 24,762.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,678.23x = 1,138,992,150.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,992,150.82/30,678.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,127.05

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