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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,354, 40,481.79 and 24,826.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,354, 40,481.79 and 24,826.17 is: 34,237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,354 : 40,481.79 = 24,826.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,354/40,481.79 = 24,826.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,354x = 40,481.79 × 24,826.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,354x = 1,005,007,598.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,007,598.04/29,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,237.50

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