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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,639.82, 40,942.89 and 23,713.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,639.82, 40,942.89 and 23,713.86 is: 32,757.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,639.82 : 40,942.89 = 23,713.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,639.82/40,942.89 = 23,713.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,639.82x = 40,942.89 × 23,713.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,639.82x = 970,913,961.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,913,961.46/29,639.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,757.08

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