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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,266.09, 41,742.32 and 26,865.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,266.09, 41,742.32 and 26,865.58 is: 37,052.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,266.09 : 41,742.32 = 26,865.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,266.09/41,742.32 = 26,865.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,266.09x = 41,742.32 × 26,865.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,266.09x = 1,121,431,770.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,431,770.74/30,266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,052.42

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