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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,124.89, 40,182.68 and 23,738.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,124.89, 40,182.68 and 23,738.08 is: 32,750.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,124.89 : 40,182.68 = 23,738.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,124.89/40,182.68 = 23,738.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,124.89x = 40,182.68 × 23,738.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,124.89x = 953,859,631.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,859,631.34/29,124.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,750.67

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