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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,997.76, 46,503.96 and 24,696.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,997.76, 46,503.96 and 24,696.56 is: 37,050.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,997.76 : 46,503.96 = 24,696.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,997.76/46,503.96 = 24,696.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,997.76x = 46,503.96 × 24,696.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,997.76x = 1,148,487,838.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,487,838.38/30,997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,050.67

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