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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,174.55, 40,288.50 and 23,249.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,174.55, 40,288.50 and 23,249.82 is: 32,106.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,174.55 : 40,288.50 = 23,249.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,174.55/40,288.50 = 23,249.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,174.55x = 40,288.50 × 23,249.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,174.55x = 936,700,373.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,700,373.07/29,174.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,106.76

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