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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,966.04, 41,371.02 and 26,644.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,966.04, 41,371.02 and 26,644.92 is: 36,785.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,966.04 : 41,371.02 = 26,644.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,966.04/41,371.02 = 26,644.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,966.04x = 41,371.02 × 26,644.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,966.04x = 1,102,327,518.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,327,518.22/29,966.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,785.89

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