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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,999.10, 41,301.90 and 24,684.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,999.10, 41,301.90 and 24,684.78 is: 33,985.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,999.10 : 41,301.90 = 24,684.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,999.10/41,301.90 = 24,684.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,999.10x = 41,301.90 × 24,684.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,999.10x = 1,019,528,315.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,528,315.08/29,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,985.30

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