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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,885.40, 46,263.30 and 24,280.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,885.40, 46,263.30 and 24,280.12 is: 36,369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,885.40 : 46,263.30 = 24,280.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,885.40/46,263.30 = 24,280.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,885.40x = 46,263.30 × 24,280.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,885.40x = 1,123,278,475.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,278,475.60/30,885.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,369.24

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