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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,688.84, 41,022.72 and 23,365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,688.84, 41,022.72 and 23,365.68 is: 32,285.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,688.84 : 41,022.72 = 23,365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,688.84/41,022.72 = 23,365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,688.84x = 41,022.72 × 23,365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,688.84x = 958,523,748.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,523,748.25/29,688.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,285.66

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