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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,475.94, 40,691.32 and 23,091.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,475.94, 40,691.32 and 23,091.52 is: 31,877.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,475.94 : 40,691.32 = 23,091.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,475.94/40,691.32 = 23,091.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,475.94x = 40,691.32 × 23,091.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,475.94x = 939,624,429.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,624,429.61/29,475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,877.67

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