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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,909.94, 41,293.43 and 26,588.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,909.94, 41,293.43 and 26,588.76 is: 36,708.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,909.94 : 41,293.43 = 26,588.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,909.94/41,293.43 = 26,588.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,909.94x = 41,293.43 × 26,588.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,909.94x = 1,097,941,099.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,941,099.85/29,909.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,708.23

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