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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,257.48, 40,369.62 and 23,658.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,257.48, 40,369.62 and 23,658.76 is: 32,644.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,257.48 : 40,369.62 = 23,658.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,257.48/40,369.62 = 23,658.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,257.48x = 40,369.62 × 23,658.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,257.48x = 955,095,150.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,095,150.87/29,257.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,644.48

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