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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,474.24, 44,209.92 and 26,216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,474.24, 44,209.92 and 26,216.96 is: 39,324.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,474.24 : 44,209.92 = 26,216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,474.24/44,209.92 = 26,216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,474.24x = 44,209.92 × 26,216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,474.24x = 1,159,049,704.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,049,704.24/29,474.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,324.16

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