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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,961.86, 41,331.72 and 24,303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,961.86, 41,331.72 and 24,303.20 is: 33,525.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,961.86 : 41,331.72 = 24,303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,961.86/41,331.72 = 24,303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,961.86x = 41,331.72 × 24,303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,961.86x = 1,004,493,057.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,493,057.50/29,961.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,525.72

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