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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,297.16, 44,130.25 and 26,681.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,297.16, 44,130.25 and 26,681.28 is: 40,189.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,297.16 : 44,130.25 = 26,681.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,297.16/44,130.25 = 26,681.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,297.16x = 44,130.25 × 26,681.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,297.16x = 1,177,451,556.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,451,556.72/29,297.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,189.96

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