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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,325.14, 41,761.74 and 30,226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,325.14, 41,761.74 and 30,226.68 is: 41,626.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,325.14 : 41,761.74 = 30,226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,325.14/41,761.74 = 30,226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,325.14x = 41,761.74 × 30,226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,325.14x = 1,262,318,751.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,318,751.22/30,325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,626.15

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