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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,960.40, 44,881.20 and 26,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,960.40, 44,881.20 and 26,266.80 is: 39,348.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,960.40 : 44,881.20 = 26,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,960.40/44,881.20 = 26,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,960.40x = 44,881.20 × 26,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,960.40x = 1,178,885,504.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,885,504.16/29,960.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,348.12

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