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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,237.04, 41,712.60 and 26,038

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,237.04, 41,712.60 and 26,038 is: 35,919.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,237.04 : 41,712.60 = 26,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,237.04/41,712.60 = 26,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,237.04x = 41,712.60 × 26,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,237.04x = 1,086,112,678.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,112,678.80/30,237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,919.94

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