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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,202.79, 40,315.35 and 23,397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,202.79, 40,315.35 and 23,397.08 is: 32,300.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,202.79 : 40,315.35 = 23,397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,202.79/40,315.35 = 23,397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,202.79x = 40,315.35 × 23,397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,202.79x = 943,261,674.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,261,674.49/29,202.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,300.39

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