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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,148.28, 41,618.22 and 26,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,148.28, 41,618.22 and 26,099 is: 36,028.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,148.28 : 41,618.22 = 26,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,148.28/41,618.22 = 26,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,148.28x = 41,618.22 × 26,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,148.28x = 1,086,193,923.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,193,923.78/30,148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,028.39

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