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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,152.90, 40,189.93 and 24,658.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,152.90, 40,189.93 and 24,658.48 is: 33,993.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,152.90 : 40,189.93 = 24,658.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,152.90/40,189.93 = 24,658.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,152.90x = 40,189.93 × 24,658.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,152.90x = 991,022,585.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,022,585.11/29,152.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,993.96

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