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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,099.52, 41,537.70 and 17,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,099.52, 41,537.70 and 17,524 is: 24,183.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,099.52 : 41,537.70 = 17,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,099.52/41,537.70 = 17,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,099.52x = 41,537.70 × 17,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,099.52x = 727,906,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,906,654.80/30,099.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,183.33

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