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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,608.34, 44,248.77 and 26,524.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,608.34, 44,248.77 and 26,524.67 is: 39,640.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,608.34 : 44,248.77 = 26,524.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,608.34/44,248.77 = 26,524.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,608.34x = 44,248.77 × 26,524.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,608.34x = 1,173,684,132.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,684,132.78/29,608.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,640.32

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