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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,341.63, 40,499.76 and 24,049.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,341.63, 40,499.76 and 24,049.09 is: 33,194.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,341.63 : 40,499.76 = 24,049.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,341.63/40,499.76 = 24,049.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,341.63x = 40,499.76 × 24,049.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,341.63x = 973,982,373.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,982,373.22/29,341.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,194.56

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