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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,335.66, 40,414.77 and 23,999.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,335.66, 40,414.77 and 23,999.38 is: 33,063.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,335.66 : 40,414.77 = 23,999.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,335.66/40,414.77 = 23,999.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,335.66x = 40,414.77 × 23,999.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,335.66x = 969,929,422.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,929,422.84/29,335.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,063.15

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