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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,008.21, 40,010.85 and 24,690.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,008.21, 40,010.85 and 24,690.27 is: 34,055.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,008.21 : 40,010.85 = 24,690.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,008.21/40,010.85 = 24,690.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,008.21x = 40,010.85 × 24,690.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,008.21x = 987,878,689.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,878,689.43/29,008.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,055.14

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