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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,954.99, 41,308.35 and 23,238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,954.99, 41,308.35 and 23,238.17 is: 32,045.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,954.99 : 41,308.35 = 23,238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,954.99/41,308.35 = 23,238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,954.99x = 41,308.35 × 23,238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,954.99x = 959,930,253.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,930,253.18/29,954.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,045.76

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