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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,814, 44,720.88 and 23,245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,814, 44,720.88 and 23,245.02 is: 34,867.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,814 : 44,720.88 = 23,245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,814/44,720.88 = 23,245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,814x = 44,720.88 × 23,245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,814x = 1,039,537,750.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,537,750.02/29,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,867.44

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