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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,979.91, 41,375.78 and 24,935.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,979.91, 41,375.78 and 24,935.23 is: 34,413.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,979.91 : 41,375.78 = 24,935.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,979.91/41,375.78 = 24,935.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,979.91x = 41,375.78 × 24,935.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,979.91x = 1,031,714,590.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,714,590.73/29,979.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,413.53

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