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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,176.56, 40,291.26 and 23,251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,176.56, 40,291.26 and 23,251.82 is: 32,109.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,176.56 : 40,291.26 = 23,251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,176.56/40,291.26 = 23,251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,176.56x = 40,291.26 × 23,251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,176.56x = 936,845,125.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,845,125.09/29,176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,109.51

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