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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,234.54, 41,709.15 and 26,035.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,234.54, 41,709.15 and 26,035.50 is: 35,916.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,234.54 : 41,709.15 = 26,035.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,234.54/41,709.15 = 26,035.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,234.54x = 41,709.15 × 26,035.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,234.54x = 1,085,918,574.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,918,574.83/30,234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,916.49

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