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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,281.92, 40,369.92 and 24,227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,281.92, 40,369.92 and 24,227.52 is: 33,401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,281.92 : 40,369.92 = 24,227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,281.92/40,369.92 = 24,227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,281.92x = 40,369.92 × 24,227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,281.92x = 978,063,044.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,063,044.20/29,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,401.60

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