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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,325.92, 40,430.56 and 24,271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,325.92, 40,430.56 and 24,271.52 is: 33,462.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,325.92 : 40,430.56 = 24,271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,325.92/40,430.56 = 24,271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,325.92x = 40,430.56 × 24,271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,325.92x = 981,311,145.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,311,145.65/29,325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,462.25

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