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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,029.58, 40,060.32 and 24,539.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,029.58, 40,060.32 and 24,539.45 is: 33,864.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,029.58 : 40,060.32 = 24,539.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,029.58/40,060.32 = 24,539.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,029.58x = 40,060.32 × 24,539.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,029.58x = 983,058,019.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,058,019.32/29,029.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,864.02

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