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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,615.39, 40,842.78 and 24,571.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,615.39, 40,842.78 and 24,571.62 is: 33,886.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,615.39 : 40,842.78 = 24,571.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,615.39/40,842.78 = 24,571.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,615.39x = 40,842.78 × 24,571.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,615.39x = 1,003,573,330.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,573,330.92/29,615.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,886.88

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