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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,166.71, 41,482.43 and 26,180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,166.71, 41,482.43 and 26,180.90 is: 36,001.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,166.71 : 41,482.43 = 26,180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,166.71/41,482.43 = 26,180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,166.71x = 41,482.43 × 26,180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,166.71x = 1,086,047,267.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,047,267.01/30,166.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,001.52

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