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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,554.49, 42,101.98 and 24,562.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,554.49, 42,101.98 and 24,562.11 is: 33,844.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,554.49 : 42,101.98 = 24,562.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,554.49/42,101.98 = 24,562.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,554.49x = 42,101.98 × 24,562.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,554.49x = 1,034,113,463.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,113,463.98/30,554.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,844.89

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