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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,459.73, 44,263.41 and 27,688.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,459.73, 44,263.41 and 27,688.26 is: 41,601.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,459.73 : 44,263.41 = 27,688.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,459.73/44,263.41 = 27,688.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,459.73x = 44,263.41 × 27,688.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,459.73x = 1,225,576,804.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,576,804.57/29,459.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,601.77

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