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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,364.40, 44,018.28 and 26,679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,364.40, 44,018.28 and 26,679.52 is: 39,993.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,364.40 : 44,018.28 = 26,679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,364.40/44,018.28 = 26,679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,364.40x = 44,018.28 × 26,679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,364.40x = 1,174,386,581.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,386,581.63/29,364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,993.55

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