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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,040.12, 40,098.85 and 23,663.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,040.12, 40,098.85 and 23,663.27 is: 32,674.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,040.12 : 40,098.85 = 23,663.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,040.12/40,098.85 = 23,663.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,040.12x = 40,098.85 × 23,663.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,040.12x = 948,869,955.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,869,955.33/29,040.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,674.45

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