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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,496.96, 40,658.24 and 23,112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,496.96, 40,658.24 and 23,112.64 is: 31,858.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,496.96 : 40,658.24 = 23,112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,496.96/40,658.24 = 23,112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,496.96x = 40,658.24 × 23,112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,496.96x = 939,719,264.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,719,264.15/29,496.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,858.17

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