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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,211.29, 40,286.74 and 24,695.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,211.29, 40,286.74 and 24,695.99 is: 34,059.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,211.29 : 40,286.74 = 24,695.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,211.29/40,286.74 = 24,695.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,211.29x = 40,286.74 × 24,695.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,211.29x = 994,920,928.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,920,928.17/29,211.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,059.47

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