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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,985.82, 41,361.98 and 24,031.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,985.82, 41,361.98 and 24,031.71 is: 33,148.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,985.82 : 41,361.98 = 24,031.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,985.82/41,361.98 = 24,031.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,985.82x = 41,361.98 × 24,031.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,985.82x = 993,999,205.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,999,205.94/29,985.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,148.97

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