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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,943.95, 44,688.24 and 26,622.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,943.95, 44,688.24 and 26,622.47 is: 39,731.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,943.95 : 44,688.24 = 26,622.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,943.95/44,688.24 = 26,622.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,943.95x = 44,688.24 × 26,622.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,943.95x = 1,189,711,440.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,711,440.47/29,943.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,731.29

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