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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,170.14, 40,309.29 and 23,863.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,170.14, 40,309.29 and 23,863.02 is: 32,975.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,170.14 : 40,309.29 = 23,863.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,170.14/40,309.29 = 23,863.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,170.14x = 40,309.29 × 23,863.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,170.14x = 961,901,393.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,901,393.46/29,170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,975.55

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