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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,544.58, 44,301.50 and 26,175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,544.58, 44,301.50 and 26,175.92 is: 39,250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,544.58 : 44,301.50 = 26,175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,544.58/44,301.50 = 26,175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,544.58x = 44,301.50 × 26,175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,544.58x = 1,159,632,519.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,632,519.88/29,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,250.26

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