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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,421.42, 40,562.55 and 24,367.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,421.42, 40,562.55 and 24,367.02 is: 33,594.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,421.42 : 40,562.55 = 24,367.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,421.42/40,562.55 = 24,367.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,421.42x = 40,562.55 × 24,367.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,421.42x = 988,388,467.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,388,467.10/29,421.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,594.18

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