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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,101.28, 41,444.72 and 26,514

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,101.28, 41,444.72 and 26,514 is: 36,505.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,101.28 : 41,444.72 = 26,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,101.28/41,444.72 = 26,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,101.28x = 41,444.72 × 26,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,101.28x = 1,098,865,306.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,865,306.08/30,101.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,505.60

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