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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,059.40, 40,114.18 and 24,606.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,059.40, 40,114.18 and 24,606.24 is: 33,966.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,059.40 : 40,114.18 = 24,606.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,059.40/40,114.18 = 24,606.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,059.40x = 40,114.18 × 24,606.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,059.40x = 987,059,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,059,140.48/29,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,966.95

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