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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,172.64, 40,233.36 and 24,657.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,172.64, 40,233.36 and 24,657.16 is: 34,005.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,172.64 : 40,233.36 = 24,657.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,172.64/40,233.36 = 24,657.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,172.64x = 40,233.36 × 24,657.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,172.64x = 992,040,394.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,040,394.86/29,172.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,005.85

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