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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,879.40, 46,254.30 and 24,274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,879.40, 46,254.30 and 24,274.12 is: 36,360.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,879.40 : 46,254.30 = 24,274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,879.40/46,254.30 = 24,274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,879.40x = 46,254.30 × 24,274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,879.40x = 1,122,782,428.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,782,428.72/30,879.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,360.24

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