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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,007.16, 39,994.86 and 24,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,007.16, 39,994.86 and 24,523 is: 33,812.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,007.16 : 39,994.86 = 24,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,007.16/39,994.86 = 24,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,007.16x = 39,994.86 × 24,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,007.16x = 980,793,951.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,793,951.78/29,007.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,812.13

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