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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,408.57, 44,108.22 and 24,442.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,408.57, 44,108.22 and 24,442.82 is: 36,660.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,408.57 : 44,108.22 = 24,442.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,408.57/44,108.22 = 24,442.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,408.57x = 44,108.22 × 24,442.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,408.57x = 1,078,129,281.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,129,281.98/29,408.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,660.38

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