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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,316.27, 40,465.40 and 23,388.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,316.27, 40,465.40 and 23,388.69 is: 32,283.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,316.27 : 40,465.40 = 23,388.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,316.27/40,465.40 = 23,388.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,316.27x = 40,465.40 × 23,388.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,316.27x = 946,432,579.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,432,579.38/29,316.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,283.53

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