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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,184.66, 40,186.53 and 24,460.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,184.66, 40,186.53 and 24,460.74 is: 33,681.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,184.66 : 40,186.53 = 24,460.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,184.66/40,186.53 = 24,460.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,184.66x = 40,186.53 × 24,460.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,184.66x = 982,992,261.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,992,261.83/29,184.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,681.81

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