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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,792.68, 41,128.44 and 23,398.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,792.68, 41,128.44 and 23,398.78 is: 32,301.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,792.68 : 41,128.44 = 23,398.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,792.68/41,128.44 = 23,398.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,792.68x = 41,128.44 × 23,398.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,792.68x = 962,355,319.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,355,319.30/29,792.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,301.74

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