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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,233.79, 41,708.12 and 26,034.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,233.79, 41,708.12 and 26,034.75 is: 35,915.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,233.79 : 41,708.12 = 26,034.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,233.79/41,708.12 = 26,034.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,233.79x = 41,708.12 × 26,034.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,233.79x = 1,085,860,347.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,860,347.00/30,233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,915.46

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