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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,529.91, 40,718.17 and 24,135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,529.91, 40,718.17 and 24,135.60 is: 33,280.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,529.91 : 40,718.17 = 24,135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,529.91/40,718.17 = 24,135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,529.91x = 40,718.17 × 24,135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,529.91x = 982,757,343.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,757,343.17/29,529.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,280.07

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