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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,040.36, 40,056.60 and 23,062.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,040.36, 40,056.60 and 23,062.56 is: 31,811.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,040.36 : 40,056.60 = 23,062.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,040.36/40,056.60 = 23,062.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,040.36x = 40,056.60 × 23,062.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,040.36x = 923,807,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,807,740.90/29,040.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,811.17

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