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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,171.70, 40,229.64 and 23,223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,171.70, 40,229.64 and 23,223.06 is: 32,026.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,171.70 : 40,229.64 = 23,223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,171.70/40,229.64 = 23,223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,171.70x = 40,229.64 × 23,223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,171.70x = 934,255,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,255,343.50/29,171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,026.08

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