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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.68, 44,040.78 and 26,358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.68, 44,040.78 and 26,358.72 is: 39,334.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.68 : 44,040.78 = 26,358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.68/44,040.78 = 26,358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.68x = 44,040.78 × 26,358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.68x = 1,160,858,588.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,858,588.60/29,512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,334.23

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