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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,951.68, 41,307.05 and 23,981.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,951.68, 41,307.05 and 23,981.17 is: 33,072.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,951.68 : 41,307.05 = 23,981.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,951.68/41,307.05 = 23,981.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,951.68x = 41,307.05 × 23,981.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,951.68x = 990,591,061.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,591,061.81/29,951.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,072.98

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