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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,259.11, 40,418.91 and 23,283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,259.11, 40,418.91 and 23,283.14 is: 32,163.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,259.11 : 40,418.91 = 23,283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,259.11/40,418.91 = 23,283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,259.11x = 40,418.91 × 23,283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,259.11x = 941,079,140.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,079,140.18/29,259.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,163.63

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