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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,362.12, 40,474.98 and 23,063.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,362.12, 40,474.98 and 23,063.56 is: 31,792.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,362.12 : 40,474.98 = 23,063.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,362.12/40,474.98 = 23,063.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,362.12x = 40,474.98 × 23,063.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,362.12x = 933,497,129.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,497,129.73/29,362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,792.57

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