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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,939.94, 41,333.76 and 23,553.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,939.94, 41,333.76 and 23,553.90 is: 32,517.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,939.94 : 41,333.76 = 23,553.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,939.94/41,333.76 = 23,553.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,939.94x = 41,333.76 × 23,553.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,939.94x = 973,571,249.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,571,249.66/29,939.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,517.47

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