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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,377.59, 40,501.93 and 23,347.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,377.59, 40,501.93 and 23,347.97 is: 32,189.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,377.59 : 40,501.93 = 23,347.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,377.59/40,501.93 = 23,347.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,377.59x = 40,501.93 × 23,347.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,377.59x = 945,637,737.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,637,737.58/29,377.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,189.08

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