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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,625.53, 40,856.13 and 23,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,625.53, 40,856.13 and 23,166 is: 31,947.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,625.53 : 40,856.13 = 23,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,625.53/40,856.13 = 23,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,625.53x = 40,856.13 × 23,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,625.53x = 946,473,107.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,473,107.58/29,625.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,947.89

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