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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,326.79, 41,862.99 and 26,060.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,326.79, 41,862.99 and 26,060.93 is: 35,974.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,326.79 : 41,862.99 = 26,060.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,326.79/41,862.99 = 26,060.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,326.79x = 41,862.99 × 26,060.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,326.79x = 1,090,988,451.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,988,451.98/30,326.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,974.41

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