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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,990.18, 45,015.60 and 17,534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,990.18, 45,015.60 and 17,534 is: 26,318.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,990.18 : 45,015.60 = 17,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,990.18/45,015.60 = 17,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,990.18x = 45,015.60 × 17,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,990.18x = 789,303,530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,303,530.40/29,990.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,318.73

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