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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,231.54, 41,705.01 and 26,032.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,231.54, 41,705.01 and 26,032.50 is: 35,912.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,231.54 : 41,705.01 = 26,032.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,231.54/41,705.01 = 26,032.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,231.54x = 41,705.01 × 26,032.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,231.54x = 1,085,685,672.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,685,672.83/30,231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,912.35

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