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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,022.23, 40,016.49 and 26,870.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,022.23, 40,016.49 and 26,870.18 is: 37,049.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,022.23 : 40,016.49 = 26,870.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,022.23/40,016.49 = 26,870.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,022.23x = 40,016.49 × 26,870.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,022.23x = 1,075,250,289.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,250,289.27/29,022.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,049.20

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