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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,468.61, 40,667.27 and 23,102.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,468.61, 40,667.27 and 23,102.82 is: 31,882.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,468.61 : 40,667.27 = 23,102.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,468.61/40,667.27 = 23,102.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,468.61x = 40,667.27 × 23,102.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,468.61x = 939,528,503.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,528,503.19/29,468.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,882.35

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