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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,921.79, 41,253.73 and 24,524.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,921.79, 41,253.73 and 24,524.36 is: 33,812.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,921.79 : 41,253.73 = 24,524.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,921.79/41,253.73 = 24,524.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,921.79x = 41,253.73 × 24,524.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,921.79x = 1,011,721,325.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,721,325.86/29,921.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,812.19

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