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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,392.26, 40,569.62 and 24,099.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,392.26, 40,569.62 and 24,099.72 is: 33,264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,392.26 : 40,569.62 = 24,099.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,392.26/40,569.62 = 24,099.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,392.26x = 40,569.62 × 24,099.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,392.26x = 977,716,482.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,716,482.51/29,392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,264.42

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