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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,232.97, 41,611.38 and 26,624.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,232.97, 41,611.38 and 26,624.30 is: 36,644.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,232.97 : 41,611.38 = 26,624.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,232.97/41,611.38 = 26,624.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,232.97x = 41,611.38 × 26,624.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,232.97x = 1,107,873,864.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,873,864.53/30,232.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,644.56

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