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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,168.64, 40,307.22 and 23,861.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,168.64, 40,307.22 and 23,861.52 is: 32,973.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,168.64 : 40,307.22 = 23,861.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,168.64/40,307.22 = 23,861.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,168.64x = 40,307.22 × 23,861.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,168.64x = 961,791,536.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,791,536.17/29,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,973.48

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