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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,205.41, 40,318.97 and 23,399.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,205.41, 40,318.97 and 23,399.69 is: 32,303.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,205.41 : 40,318.97 = 23,399.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,205.41/40,318.97 = 23,399.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,205.41x = 40,318.97 × 23,399.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,205.41x = 943,451,080.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,451,080.53/29,205.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,303.99

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