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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,552.59, 44,349.68 and 26,729.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,552.59, 44,349.68 and 26,729.29 is: 40,112.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,552.59 : 44,349.68 = 26,729.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,552.59/44,349.68 = 26,729.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,552.59x = 44,349.68 × 26,729.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,552.59x = 1,185,435,458.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,435,458.13/29,552.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,112.74

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