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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,674.14, 40,969.41 and 26,481.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,674.14, 40,969.41 and 26,481.96 is: 36,562.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,674.14 : 40,969.41 = 26,481.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,674.14/40,969.41 = 26,481.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,674.14x = 40,969.41 × 26,481.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,674.14x = 1,084,950,276.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,950,276.84/29,674.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,562.15

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