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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,197.72, 43,992.07 and 26,427.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,197.72, 43,992.07 and 26,427.52 is: 39,818.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,197.72 : 43,992.07 = 26,427.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,197.72/43,992.07 = 26,427.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,197.72x = 43,992.07 × 26,427.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,197.72x = 1,162,601,309.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,601,309.77/29,197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,818.22

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