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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,552.99, 42,099.91 and 24,560.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,552.99, 42,099.91 and 24,560.61 is: 33,842.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,552.99 : 42,099.91 = 24,560.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,552.99/42,099.91 = 24,560.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,552.99x = 42,099.91 × 24,560.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,552.99x = 1,033,999,470.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,999,470.55/30,552.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,842.82

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