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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,130.46, 40,184.27 and 24,064.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,130.46, 40,184.27 and 24,064.72 is: 33,196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,130.46 : 40,184.27 = 24,064.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,130.46/40,184.27 = 24,064.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,130.46x = 40,184.27 × 24,064.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,130.46x = 967,023,075.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,023,075.41/29,130.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,196.29

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