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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,150.52, 43,659.86 and 23,901.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,150.52, 43,659.86 and 23,901.56 is: 35,798.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,150.52 : 43,659.86 = 23,901.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,150.52/43,659.86 = 23,901.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,150.52x = 43,659.86 × 23,901.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,150.52x = 1,043,538,763.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,538,763.38/29,150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,798.29

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