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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,204, 41,533.56 and 26,218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,204, 41,533.56 and 26,218.12 is: 36,052.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,204 : 41,533.56 = 26,218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,204/41,533.56 = 26,218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,204x = 41,533.56 × 26,218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,204x = 1,088,931,860.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,931,860.11/30,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,052.57

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