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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,226.40, 42,360.70 and 30,226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,226.40, 42,360.70 and 30,226.40 is: 42,360.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,226.40 : 42,360.70 = 30,226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,226.40/42,360.70 = 30,226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,226.40x = 42,360.70 × 30,226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,226.40x = 1,280,411,462.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,411,462.48/30,226.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,360.70

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