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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,335.08, 40,489.02 and 24,611.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,335.08, 40,489.02 and 24,611.16 is: 33,968.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,335.08 : 40,489.02 = 24,611.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,335.08/40,489.02 = 24,611.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,335.08x = 40,489.02 × 24,611.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,335.08x = 996,481,749.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,481,749.46/29,335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,968.95

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