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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,154.30, 43,731.45 and 23,322.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,154.30, 43,731.45 and 23,322.30 is: 34,983.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,154.30 : 43,731.45 = 23,322.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,154.30/43,731.45 = 23,322.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,154.30x = 43,731.45 × 23,322.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,154.30x = 1,019,917,996.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,917,996.34/29,154.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,983.45

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