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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,005.21, 40,006.71 and 24,687.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,005.21, 40,006.71 and 24,687.27 is: 34,051.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,005.21 : 40,006.71 = 24,687.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,005.21/40,006.71 = 24,687.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,005.21x = 40,006.71 × 24,687.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,005.21x = 987,656,451.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,656,451.58/29,005.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,051.00

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