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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,844.78, 41,192.45 and 23,371.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,844.78, 41,192.45 and 23,371.57 is: 32,257.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,844.78 : 41,192.45 = 23,371.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,844.78/41,192.45 = 23,371.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,844.78x = 41,192.45 × 23,371.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,844.78x = 962,732,228.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,732,228.65/29,844.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,257.98

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