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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,966.54, 41,371.71 and 26,645.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,966.54, 41,371.71 and 26,645.42 is: 36,786.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,966.54 : 41,371.71 = 26,645.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,966.54/41,371.71 = 26,645.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,966.54x = 41,371.71 × 26,645.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,966.54x = 1,102,366,589.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,366,589.07/29,966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,786.58

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