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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,543.70, 44,315.55 and 26,627.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,543.70, 44,315.55 and 26,627.70 is: 39,941.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,543.70 : 44,315.55 = 26,627.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,543.70/44,315.55 = 26,627.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,543.70x = 44,315.55 × 26,627.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,543.70x = 1,180,021,170.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,021,170.74/29,543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,941.55

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