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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,493.20, 40,665.24 and 24,095.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,493.20, 40,665.24 and 24,095.64 is: 33,223.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,493.20 : 40,665.24 = 24,095.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,493.20/40,665.24 = 24,095.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,493.20x = 40,665.24 × 24,095.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,493.20x = 979,854,983.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,854,983.55/29,493.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,223.09

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