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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,983, 41,338.08 and 24,585.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,983, 41,338.08 and 24,585.55 is: 33,896.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,983 : 41,338.08 = 24,585.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,983/41,338.08 = 24,585.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,983x = 41,338.08 × 24,585.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,983x = 1,016,319,432.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,319,432.74/29,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,896.52

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