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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,518.38, 44,215.12 and 23,871.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,518.38, 44,215.12 and 23,871.82 is: 35,757.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,518.38 : 44,215.12 = 23,871.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,518.38/44,215.12 = 23,871.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,518.38x = 44,215.12 × 23,871.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,518.38x = 1,055,495,385.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,495,385.92/29,518.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,757.23

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