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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,127.28, 40,154.96 and 24,632.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,127.28, 40,154.96 and 24,632.96 is: 33,959.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,127.28 : 40,154.96 = 24,632.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,127.28/40,154.96 = 24,632.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,127.28x = 40,154.96 × 24,632.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,127.28x = 989,135,523.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,135,523.48/29,127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,959.08

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