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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,217.16, 40,319.94 and 26,984.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,217.16, 40,319.94 and 26,984.80 is: 37,239.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,217.16 : 40,319.94 = 26,984.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,217.16/40,319.94 = 26,984.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,217.16x = 40,319.94 × 26,984.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,217.16x = 1,088,025,516.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,025,516.91/29,217.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,239.26

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