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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,478.60, 44,047.53 and 24,813

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,478.60, 44,047.53 and 24,813 is: 37,076.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,478.60 : 44,047.53 = 24,813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,478.60/44,047.53 = 24,813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,478.60x = 44,047.53 × 24,813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,478.60x = 1,092,951,361.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,951,361.89/29,478.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,076.09

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