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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,023.86, 40,075.95 and 23,340.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,023.86, 40,075.95 and 23,340.39 is: 32,228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,023.86 : 40,075.95 = 23,340.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,023.86/40,075.95 = 23,340.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,023.86x = 40,075.95 × 23,340.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,023.86x = 935,388,302.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,388,302.62/29,023.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,228.25

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