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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,235.68, 43,853.52 and 23,428.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,235.68, 43,853.52 and 23,428.88 is: 35,143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,235.68 : 43,853.52 = 23,428.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,235.68/43,853.52 = 23,428.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,235.68x = 43,853.52 × 23,428.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,235.68x = 1,027,438,857.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,438,857.66/29,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,143.32

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