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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,248.83, 40,326.74 and 24,410.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,248.83, 40,326.74 and 24,410.50 is: 33,655.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,248.83 : 40,326.74 = 24,410.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,248.83/40,326.74 = 24,410.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,248.83x = 40,326.74 × 24,410.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,248.83x = 984,395,685.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,395,685.14/29,248.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,655.91

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