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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,686.16, 40,948.70 and 23,303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,686.16, 40,948.70 and 23,303.18 is: 32,144.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,686.16 : 40,948.70 = 23,303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,686.16/40,948.70 = 23,303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,686.16x = 40,948.70 × 23,303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,686.16x = 954,234,926.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,234,926.87/29,686.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,144.10

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