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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,662.76, 40,716.53 and 26,230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,662.76, 40,716.53 and 26,230.36 is: 36,005.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,662.76 : 40,716.53 = 26,230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,662.76/40,716.53 = 26,230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,662.76x = 40,716.53 × 26,230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,662.76x = 1,068,009,239.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,009,239.85/29,662.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,005.05

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