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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,282.62, 40,478.11 and 26,127.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,282.62, 40,478.11 and 26,127.19 is: 36,116.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,282.62 : 40,478.11 = 26,127.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,282.62/40,478.11 = 26,127.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,282.62x = 40,478.11 × 26,127.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,282.62x = 1,057,579,068.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,579,068.42/29,282.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,116.27

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