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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,886.17, 41,258.77 and 23,156.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,886.17, 41,258.77 and 23,156.69 is: 31,968.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,886.17 : 41,258.77 = 23,156.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,886.17/41,258.77 = 23,156.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,886.17x = 41,258.77 × 23,156.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,886.17x = 955,416,282.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,416,282.49/29,886.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,968.51

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