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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,061.27, 40,143.51 and 23,418

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,061.27, 40,143.51 and 23,418 is: 32,348.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,061.27 : 40,143.51 = 23,418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,061.27/40,143.51 = 23,418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,061.27x = 40,143.51 × 23,418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,061.27x = 940,080,717.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,080,717.18/29,061.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,348.23

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