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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,170.39, 40,309.64 and 23,863.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,170.39, 40,309.64 and 23,863.27 is: 32,975.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,170.39 : 40,309.64 = 23,863.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,170.39/40,309.64 = 23,863.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,170.39x = 40,309.64 × 23,863.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,170.39x = 961,919,703.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,919,703.61/29,170.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,975.89

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