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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,364.58, 41,881.43 and 26,324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,364.58, 41,881.43 and 26,324.18 is: 36,308.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,364.58 : 41,881.43 = 26,324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,364.58/41,881.43 = 26,324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,364.58x = 41,881.43 × 26,324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,364.58x = 1,102,494,402.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,494,402.95/30,364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,308.57

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