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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,343.63, 40,502.52 and 24,051.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,343.63, 40,502.52 and 24,051.09 is: 33,197.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,343.63 : 40,502.52 = 24,051.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,343.63/40,502.52 = 24,051.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,343.63x = 40,502.52 × 24,051.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,343.63x = 974,129,753.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,129,753.75/29,343.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,197.32

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