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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,458.65, 44,187.98 and 24,253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,458.65, 44,187.98 and 24,253.59 is: 36,380.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,458.65 : 44,187.98 = 24,253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,458.65/44,187.98 = 24,253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,458.65x = 44,187.98 × 24,253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,458.65x = 1,071,717,149.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,717,149.85/29,458.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,380.39

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