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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,069.31, 40,127.82 and 24,616.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,069.31, 40,127.82 and 24,616.11 is: 33,980.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,069.31 : 40,127.82 = 24,616.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,069.31/40,127.82 = 24,616.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,069.31x = 40,127.82 × 24,616.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,069.31x = 987,790,630.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,790,630.54/29,069.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,980.54

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