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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,546.94, 40,795.32 and 23,906.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,546.94, 40,795.32 and 23,906.71 is: 33,007.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,546.94 : 40,795.32 = 23,906.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,546.94/40,795.32 = 23,906.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,546.94x = 40,795.32 × 23,906.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,546.94x = 975,281,884.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,281,884.60/29,546.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,007.88

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