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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,137.36, 40,168.68 and 24,642.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,137.36, 40,168.68 and 24,642.96 is: 33,972.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,137.36 : 40,168.68 = 24,642.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,137.36/40,168.68 = 24,642.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,137.36x = 40,168.68 × 24,642.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,137.36x = 989,875,174.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,875,174.49/29,137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,972.71

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