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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,205.54, 40,278.81 and 24,690.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,205.54, 40,278.81 and 24,690.24 is: 34,051.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,205.54 : 40,278.81 = 24,690.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,205.54/40,278.81 = 24,690.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,205.54x = 40,278.81 × 24,690.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,205.54x = 994,493,485.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,493,485.81/29,205.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,051.54

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