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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,998.82, 41,376 and 26,599.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,998.82, 41,376 and 26,599.82 is: 36,687.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,998.82 : 41,376 = 26,599.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,998.82/41,376 = 26,599.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,998.82x = 41,376 × 26,599.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,998.82x = 1,100,594,152.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,594,152.32/29,998.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,687.91

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