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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,786.61, 41,148.23 and 23,810.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,786.61, 41,148.23 and 23,810.43 is: 32,892.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,786.61 : 41,148.23 = 23,810.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,786.61/41,148.23 = 23,810.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,786.61x = 41,148.23 × 23,810.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,786.61x = 979,756,930.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,756,930.99/29,786.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,892.53

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