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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,283.62, 40,479.49 and 26,128.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,283.62, 40,479.49 and 26,128.19 is: 36,117.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,283.62 : 40,479.49 = 26,128.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,283.62/40,479.49 = 26,128.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,283.62x = 40,479.49 × 26,128.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,283.62x = 1,057,655,805.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,655,805.82/29,283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,117.66

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