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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,338.80, 44,008.20 and 27,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,338.80, 44,008.20 and 27,265.20 is: 40,897.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,338.80 : 44,008.20 = 27,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,338.80/44,008.20 = 27,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,338.80x = 44,008.20 × 27,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,338.80x = 1,199,892,374.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,892,374.64/29,338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,897.80

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