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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,364.23, 41,870.85 and 26,129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,364.23, 41,870.85 and 26,129.66 is: 36,031.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,364.23 : 41,870.85 = 26,129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,364.23/41,870.85 = 26,129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,364.23x = 41,870.85 × 26,129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,364.23x = 1,094,070,840.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,070,840.56/30,364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,031.56

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