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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,344.16, 40,426.50 and 24,007.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,344.16, 40,426.50 and 24,007.88 is: 33,074.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,344.16 : 40,426.50 = 24,007.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,344.16/40,426.50 = 24,007.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,344.16x = 40,426.50 × 24,007.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,344.16x = 970,554,560.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,554,560.82/29,344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,074.88

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