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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,256.48, 40,368.24 and 23,657.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,256.48, 40,368.24 and 23,657.76 is: 32,643.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,256.48 : 40,368.24 = 23,657.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,256.48/40,368.24 = 23,657.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,256.48x = 40,368.24 × 23,657.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,256.48x = 955,022,133.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,022,133.54/29,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,643.10

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