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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,964, 44,718.14 and 26,642.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,964, 44,718.14 and 26,642.60 is: 39,761.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,964 : 44,718.14 = 26,642.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,964/44,718.14 = 26,642.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,964x = 44,718.14 × 26,642.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,964x = 1,191,407,516.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,407,516.76/29,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,761.30

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