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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,171.14, 40,310.67 and 23,864.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,171.14, 40,310.67 and 23,864.02 is: 32,976.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,171.14 : 40,310.67 = 23,864.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,171.14/40,310.67 = 23,864.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,171.14x = 40,310.67 × 23,864.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,171.14x = 961,974,635.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,974,635.09/29,171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,976.93

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