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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,214.96, 41,548.76 and 26,229.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,214.96, 41,548.76 and 26,229.10 is: 36,067.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,214.96 : 41,548.76 = 26,229.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,214.96/41,548.76 = 26,229.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,214.96x = 41,548.76 × 26,229.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,214.96x = 1,089,786,580.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,786,580.92/30,214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,067.78

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