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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,056.76, 43,497.12 and 26,284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,056.76, 43,497.12 and 26,284.64 is: 39,347.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,056.76 : 43,497.12 = 26,284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,056.76/43,497.12 = 26,284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,056.76x = 43,497.12 × 26,284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,056.76x = 1,143,306,140.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,306,140.24/29,056.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,347.34

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