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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,438.23, 42,017.18 and 26,172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,438.23, 42,017.18 and 26,172.16 is: 36,128.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,438.23 : 42,017.18 = 26,172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,438.23/42,017.18 = 26,172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,438.23x = 42,017.18 × 26,172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,438.23x = 1,099,680,505.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,680,505.37/30,438.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,128.27

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