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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,987.82, 41,364.74 and 24,033.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,987.82, 41,364.74 and 24,033.71 is: 33,151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,987.82 : 41,364.74 = 24,033.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,987.82/41,364.74 = 24,033.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,987.82x = 41,364.74 × 24,033.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,987.82x = 994,148,165.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,148,165.39/29,987.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,151.73

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