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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,529, 44,239.50 and 23,217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,529, 44,239.50 and 23,217.48 is: 34,783.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,529 : 44,239.50 = 23,217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,529/44,239.50 = 23,217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,529x = 44,239.50 × 23,217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,529x = 1,027,129,706.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,129,706.46/29,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,783.76

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