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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,005.16, 39,992.10 and 24,521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,005.16, 39,992.10 and 24,521 is: 33,809.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,005.16 : 39,992.10 = 24,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,005.16/39,992.10 = 24,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,005.16x = 39,992.10 × 24,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,005.16x = 980,646,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,646,284.10/29,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,809.37

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