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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,112.62, 43,668.92 and 23,241.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,112.62, 43,668.92 and 23,241.74 is: 34,862.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,112.62 : 43,668.92 = 23,241.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,112.62/43,668.92 = 23,241.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,112.62x = 43,668.92 × 23,241.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,112.62x = 1,014,941,524.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,941,524.48/29,112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,862.60

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