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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,530, 44,241 and 23,218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,530, 44,241 and 23,218.48 is: 34,785.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,530 : 44,241 = 23,218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,530/44,241 = 23,218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,530x = 44,241 × 23,218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,530x = 1,027,208,773.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,208,773.68/29,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,785.26

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