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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,159.73, 43,512.12 and 26,018.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,159.73, 43,512.12 and 26,018.16 is: 38,824.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,159.73 : 43,512.12 = 26,018.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,159.73/43,512.12 = 26,018.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,159.73x = 43,512.12 × 26,018.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,159.73x = 1,132,105,300.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,105,300.10/29,159.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,824.27

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