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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,126.19, 40,110.96 and 26,230.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,126.19, 40,110.96 and 26,230.26 is: 36,122.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,126.19 : 40,110.96 = 26,230.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,126.19/40,110.96 = 26,230.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,126.19x = 40,110.96 × 26,230.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,126.19x = 1,052,120,909.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,120,909.65/29,126.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,122.85

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