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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,942.28, 44,832.96 and 24,372.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,942.28, 44,832.96 and 24,372.72 is: 36,493.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,942.28 : 44,832.96 = 24,372.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,942.28/44,832.96 = 24,372.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,942.28x = 44,832.96 × 24,372.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,942.28x = 1,092,701,180.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,701,180.85/29,942.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,493.59

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