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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,791.68, 41,127.06 and 23,397.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,791.68, 41,127.06 and 23,397.78 is: 32,300.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,791.68 : 41,127.06 = 23,397.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,791.68/41,127.06 = 23,397.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,791.68x = 41,127.06 × 23,397.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,791.68x = 962,281,901.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,281,901.93/29,791.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,300.36

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