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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,573.20, 44,231.80 and 26,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,573.20, 44,231.80 and 26,475.60 is: 39,598.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,573.20 : 44,231.80 = 26,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,573.20/44,231.80 = 26,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,573.20x = 44,231.80 × 26,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,573.20x = 1,171,063,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,063,444.08/29,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,598.81

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