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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,663.57, 40,954.82 and 26,471.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,663.57, 40,954.82 and 26,471.37 is: 36,547.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,663.57 : 40,954.82 = 26,471.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,663.57/40,954.82 = 26,471.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,663.57x = 40,954.82 × 26,471.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,663.57x = 1,084,130,061.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,130,061.15/29,663.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,547.53

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