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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,212.96, 40,332.72 and 26,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,212.96, 40,332.72 and 26,063.68 is: 35,984.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,212.96 : 40,332.72 = 26,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,212.96/40,332.72 = 26,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,212.96x = 40,332.72 × 26,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,212.96x = 1,051,219,107.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,219,107.61/29,212.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,984.68

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