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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,416.88, 41,952.16 and 26,175.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,416.88, 41,952.16 and 26,175.09 is: 36,101.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,416.88 : 41,952.16 = 26,175.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,416.88/41,952.16 = 26,175.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,416.88x = 41,952.16 × 26,175.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,416.88x = 1,098,101,563.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,101,563.69/30,416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,101.72

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