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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,988.18, 45,012.60 and 17,532

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,988.18, 45,012.60 and 17,532 is: 26,315.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,988.18 : 45,012.60 = 17,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,988.18/45,012.60 = 17,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,988.18x = 45,012.60 × 17,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,988.18x = 789,160,903.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,160,903.20/29,988.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,315.73

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