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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,091.78, 40,170.33 and 23,715.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,091.78, 40,170.33 and 23,715.06 is: 32,746.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,091.78 : 40,170.33 = 23,715.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,091.78/40,170.33 = 23,715.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,091.78x = 40,170.33 × 23,715.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,091.78x = 952,641,786.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,641,786.17/29,091.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,746.08

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