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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,698.78, 40,935.51 and 23,719.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,698.78, 40,935.51 and 23,719.90 is: 32,694.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,698.78 : 40,935.51 = 23,719.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,698.78/40,935.51 = 23,719.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,698.78x = 40,935.51 × 23,719.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,698.78x = 970,986,203.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,986,203.65/29,698.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,694.48

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