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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,379.23, 40,504.17 and 23,349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,379.23, 40,504.17 and 23,349.60 is: 32,191.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,379.23 : 40,504.17 = 23,349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,379.23/40,504.17 = 23,349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,379.23x = 40,504.17 × 23,349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,379.23x = 945,756,167.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,756,167.83/29,379.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,191.32

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