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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,171.64, 40,311.36 and 23,864.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,171.64, 40,311.36 and 23,864.52 is: 32,977.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,171.64 : 40,311.36 = 23,864.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,171.64/40,311.36 = 23,864.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,171.64x = 40,311.36 × 23,864.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,171.64x = 962,011,256.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,011,256.95/29,171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,977.62

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