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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,487.32, 44,230.92 and 24,282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,487.32, 44,230.92 and 24,282.24 is: 36,423.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,487.32 : 44,230.92 = 24,282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,487.32/44,230.92 = 24,282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,487.32x = 44,230.92 × 24,282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,487.32x = 1,074,025,814.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,025,814.86/29,487.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,423.31

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