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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,233.44, 43,759.56 and 23,640.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,233.44, 43,759.56 and 23,640.12 is: 35,386.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,233.44 : 43,759.56 = 23,640.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,233.44/43,759.56 = 23,640.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,233.44x = 43,759.56 × 23,640.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,233.44x = 1,034,481,249.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,481,249.55/29,233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,386.91

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