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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,420.92, 40,561.86 and 24,366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,420.92, 40,561.86 and 24,366.52 is: 33,593.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,420.92 : 40,561.86 = 24,366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,420.92/40,561.86 = 24,366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,420.92x = 40,561.86 × 24,366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,420.92x = 988,351,372.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,351,372.93/29,420.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,593.49

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