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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,380.08, 43,991.40 and 24,714.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,380.08, 43,991.40 and 24,714.48 is: 37,005.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,380.08 : 43,991.40 = 24,714.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,380.08/43,991.40 = 24,714.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,380.08x = 43,991.40 × 24,714.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,380.08x = 1,087,224,575.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,224,575.47/29,380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,005.50

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