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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,114.87, 43,672.31 and 23,243.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,114.87, 43,672.31 and 23,243.99 is: 34,865.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,114.87 : 43,672.31 = 23,243.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,114.87/43,672.31 = 23,243.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,114.87x = 43,672.31 × 23,243.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,114.87x = 1,015,118,402.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,118,402.34/29,114.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,865.98

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