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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,853.09, 41,163.60 and 23,031.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,853.09, 41,163.60 and 23,031.57 is: 31,757.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,853.09 : 41,163.60 = 23,031.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,853.09/41,163.60 = 23,031.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,853.09x = 41,163.60 × 23,031.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,853.09x = 948,062,334.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,062,334.85/29,853.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,757.59

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