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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,269, 43,656.89 and 24,534.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,269, 43,656.89 and 24,534.15 is: 36,594.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,269 : 43,656.89 = 24,534.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,269/43,656.89 = 24,534.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,269x = 43,656.89 × 24,534.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,269x = 1,071,084,687.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,084,687.79/29,269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,594.51

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