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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,423.05, 40,565.88 and 24,039.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,423.05, 40,565.88 and 24,039.86 is: 33,144.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,423.05 : 40,565.88 = 24,039.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,423.05/40,565.88 = 24,039.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,423.05x = 40,565.88 × 24,039.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,423.05x = 975,197,873.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,197,873.15/29,423.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,144.01

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