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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,486.40, 44,143.20 and 26,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,486.40, 44,143.20 and 26,030.40 is: 38,969.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,486.40 : 44,143.20 = 26,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,486.40/44,143.20 = 26,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,486.40x = 44,143.20 × 26,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,486.40x = 1,149,065,153.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,065,153.28/29,486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,969.33

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