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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,570.97, 40,708.27 and 26,729.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,570.97, 40,708.27 and 26,729.92 is: 36,797.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,570.97 : 40,708.27 = 26,729.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,570.97/40,708.27 = 26,729.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,570.97x = 40,708.27 × 26,729.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,570.97x = 1,088,128,999.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,128,999.23/29,570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,797.20

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