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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,281.68, 43,921.44 and 23,508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,281.68, 43,921.44 and 23,508 is: 35,261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,281.68 : 43,921.44 = 23,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,281.68/43,921.44 = 23,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,281.68x = 43,921.44 × 23,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,281.68x = 1,032,505,211.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,505,211.52/29,281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,261.13

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