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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,659.26, 44,539.77 and 26,335.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,659.26, 44,539.77 and 26,335.02 is: 39,547.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,659.26 : 44,539.77 = 26,335.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,659.26/44,539.77 = 26,335.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,659.26x = 44,539.77 × 26,335.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,659.26x = 1,172,955,733.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,955,733.75/29,659.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,547.71

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