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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,241.76, 41,710.53 and 26,842.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,241.76, 41,710.53 and 26,842.34 is: 37,021.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,241.76 : 41,710.53 = 26,842.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,241.76/41,710.53 = 26,842.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,241.76x = 41,710.53 × 26,842.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,241.76x = 1,119,608,227.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,608,227.84/30,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,021.93

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