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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,234.04, 41,708.46 and 26,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,234.04, 41,708.46 and 26,035 is: 35,915.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,234.04 : 41,708.46 = 26,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,234.04/41,708.46 = 26,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,234.04x = 41,708.46 × 26,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,234.04x = 1,085,879,756.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,879,756.10/30,234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,915.80

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