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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,176.51, 43,537.07 and 26,034.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,176.51, 43,537.07 and 26,034.88 is: 38,849.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,176.51 : 43,537.07 = 26,034.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,176.51/43,537.07 = 26,034.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,176.51x = 43,537.07 × 26,034.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,176.51x = 1,133,482,393.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,482,393.00/29,176.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,849.14

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