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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,628.96, 40,903.56 and 23,567.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,628.96, 40,903.56 and 23,567.28 is: 32,535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,628.96 : 40,903.56 = 23,567.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,628.96/40,903.56 = 23,567.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,628.96x = 40,903.56 × 23,567.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,628.96x = 963,985,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,985,651.52/29,628.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,535.25

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