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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,815.08, 42,514.88 and 24,334.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,815.08, 42,514.88 and 24,334.14 is: 33,573.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,815.08 : 42,514.88 = 24,334.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,815.08/42,514.88 = 24,334.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,815.08x = 42,514.88 × 24,334.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,815.08x = 1,034,563,042.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,563,042.00/30,815.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,573.27

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