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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,986.82, 41,363.36 and 24,032.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,986.82, 41,363.36 and 24,032.71 is: 33,150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,986.82 : 41,363.36 = 24,032.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,986.82/41,363.36 = 24,032.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,986.82x = 41,363.36 × 24,032.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,986.82x = 994,073,635.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,073,635.51/29,986.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,150.35

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