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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,540.80, 44,282.40 and 26,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,540.80, 44,282.40 and 26,430.40 is: 39,619.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,540.80 : 44,282.40 = 26,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,540.80/44,282.40 = 26,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,540.80x = 44,282.40 × 26,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,540.80x = 1,170,401,544.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,401,544.96/29,540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,619.83

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