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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,637.14, 44,266.44 and 26,821.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,637.14, 44,266.44 and 26,821.66 is: 40,061.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,637.14 : 44,266.44 = 26,821.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,637.14/44,266.44 = 26,821.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,637.14x = 44,266.44 × 26,821.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,637.14x = 1,187,299,403.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,299,403.09/29,637.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,061.20

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