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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,511.66, 40,686.96 and 23,840.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,511.66, 40,686.96 and 23,840.04 is: 32,867.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,511.66 : 40,686.96 = 23,840.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,511.66/40,686.96 = 23,840.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,511.66x = 40,686.96 × 23,840.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,511.66x = 969,978,753.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,978,753.88/29,511.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,867.64

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