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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,488.70, 44,233.05 and 23,656.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,488.70, 44,233.05 and 23,656.70 is: 35,485.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,488.70 : 44,233.05 = 23,656.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,488.70/44,233.05 = 23,656.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,488.70x = 44,233.05 × 23,656.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,488.70x = 1,046,407,993.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,407,993.94/29,488.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,485.05

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