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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,336, 43,965.12 and 24,437.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,336, 43,965.12 and 24,437.12 is: 36,623.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,336 : 43,965.12 = 24,437.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,336/43,965.12 = 24,437.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,336x = 43,965.12 × 24,437.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,336x = 1,074,380,913.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,380,913.25/29,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,623.29

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