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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,004.16, 39,990.72 and 24,520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,004.16, 39,990.72 and 24,520 is: 33,807.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,004.16 : 39,990.72 = 24,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,004.16/39,990.72 = 24,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,004.16x = 39,990.72 × 24,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,004.16x = 980,572,454.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,572,454.40/29,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,807.99

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