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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,910.72, 41,291.79 and 23,181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,910.72, 41,291.79 and 23,181.24 is: 32,001.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,910.72 : 41,291.79 = 23,181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,910.72/41,291.79 = 23,181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,910.72x = 41,291.79 × 23,181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,910.72x = 957,194,894.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,194,894.02/29,910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,001.73

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