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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,157.02, 40,239.15 and 23,836.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,157.02, 40,239.15 and 23,836.94 is: 32,896.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,157.02 : 40,239.15 = 23,836.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,157.02/40,239.15 = 23,836.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,157.02x = 40,239.15 × 23,836.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,157.02x = 959,178,204.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,178,204.20/29,157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,896.99

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