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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,284.88, 40,419.24 and 26,923.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,284.88, 40,419.24 and 26,923.28 is: 37,159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,284.88 : 40,419.24 = 26,923.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,284.88/40,419.24 = 26,923.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,284.88x = 40,419.24 × 26,923.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,284.88x = 1,088,218,515.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,218,515.91/29,284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,159.74

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