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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,469.60, 44,139.60 and 24,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,469.60, 44,139.60 and 24,285.60 is: 36,375.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,469.60 : 44,139.60 = 24,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,469.60/44,139.60 = 24,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,469.60x = 44,139.60 × 24,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,469.60x = 1,071,956,669.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,956,669.76/29,469.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,375.00

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