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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,912.35, 41,293.98 and 23,182.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,912.35, 41,293.98 and 23,182.87 is: 32,003.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,912.35 : 41,293.98 = 23,182.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,912.35/41,293.98 = 23,182.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,912.35x = 41,293.98 × 23,182.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,912.35x = 957,312,763.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,312,763.65/29,912.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,003.94

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