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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,166.72, 43,945.20 and 26,396.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,166.72, 43,945.20 and 26,396.52 is: 39,771.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,166.72 : 43,945.20 = 26,396.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,166.72/43,945.20 = 26,396.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,166.72x = 43,945.20 × 26,396.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,166.72x = 1,160,000,350.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,000,350.70/29,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,771.37

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