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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,021.73, 40,015.81 and 26,869.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,021.73, 40,015.81 and 26,869.68 is: 37,048.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,021.73 : 40,015.81 = 26,869.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,021.73/40,015.81 = 26,869.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,021.73x = 40,015.81 × 26,869.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,021.73x = 1,075,211,875.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,211,875.29/29,021.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,048.51

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