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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,268, 43,655.40 and 24,533.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,268, 43,655.40 and 24,533.15 is: 36,593.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,268 : 43,655.40 = 24,533.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,268/43,655.40 = 24,533.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,268x = 43,655.40 × 24,533.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,268x = 1,071,004,258.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,004,258.23/29,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,593.01

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