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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,481.95, 40,724.89 and 23,555.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,481.95, 40,724.89 and 23,555.18 is: 32,537.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,481.95 : 40,724.89 = 23,555.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,481.95/40,724.89 = 23,555.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,481.95x = 40,724.89 × 23,555.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,481.95x = 959,281,851.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,281,851.92/29,481.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,537.94

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