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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,941.80, 44,912.70 and 26,572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,941.80, 44,912.70 and 26,572.20 is: 39,858.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,941.80 : 44,912.70 = 26,572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,941.80/44,912.70 = 26,572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,941.80x = 44,912.70 × 26,572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,941.80x = 1,193,429,246.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,429,246.94/29,941.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,858.30

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