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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,276.12, 44,143.82 and 26,826.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,276.12, 44,143.82 and 26,826.68 is: 40,450.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,276.12 : 44,143.82 = 26,826.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,276.12/44,143.82 = 26,826.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,276.12x = 44,143.82 × 26,826.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,276.12x = 1,184,232,133.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,232,133.12/29,276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,450.45

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