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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,072.70, 43,609.05 and 24,147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,072.70, 43,609.05 and 24,147.90 is: 36,221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,072.70 : 43,609.05 = 24,147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,072.70/43,609.05 = 24,147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,072.70x = 43,609.05 × 24,147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,072.70x = 1,053,066,978.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,066,978.50/29,072.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,221.85

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