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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,962, 44,715.16 and 26,640.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,962, 44,715.16 and 26,640.60 is: 39,758.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,962 : 44,715.16 = 26,640.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,962/44,715.16 = 26,640.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,962x = 44,715.16 × 26,640.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,962x = 1,191,238,691.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,238,691.50/29,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,758.32

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