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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,291.17, 41,768.06 and 26,037.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,291.17, 41,768.06 and 26,037.45 is: 35,902.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,291.17 : 41,768.06 = 26,037.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,291.17/41,768.06 = 26,037.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,291.17x = 41,768.06 × 26,037.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,291.17x = 1,087,533,643.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,533,643.66/30,291.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,902.67

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