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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,649.72, 40,698.72 and 26,217.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,649.72, 40,698.72 and 26,217.36 is: 35,987.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,649.72 : 40,698.72 = 26,217.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,649.72/40,698.72 = 26,217.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,649.72x = 40,698.72 × 26,217.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,649.72x = 1,067,012,993.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,012,993.78/29,649.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,987.29

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