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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,430.65, 41,833.08 and 26,166.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,430.65, 41,833.08 and 26,166.09 is: 35,970.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,430.65 : 41,833.08 = 26,166.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,430.65/41,833.08 = 26,166.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,430.65x = 41,833.08 × 26,166.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,430.65x = 1,094,608,136.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,608,136.26/30,430.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,970.58

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