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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,963, 44,716.65 and 26,641.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,963, 44,716.65 and 26,641.60 is: 39,759.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,963 : 44,716.65 = 26,641.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,963/44,716.65 = 26,641.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,963x = 44,716.65 × 26,641.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,963x = 1,191,323,102.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,323,102.64/29,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,759.81

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