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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,026.68, 43,540.02 and 23,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,026.68, 43,540.02 and 23,220.20 is: 34,830.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,026.68 : 43,540.02 = 23,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,026.68/43,540.02 = 23,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,026.68x = 43,540.02 × 23,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,026.68x = 1,011,007,972.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,007,972.40/29,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,830.30

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