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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,505.76, 42,178.28 and 26,718.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,505.76, 42,178.28 and 26,718.07 is: 36,941.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,505.76 : 42,178.28 = 26,718.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,505.76/42,178.28 = 26,718.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,505.76x = 42,178.28 × 26,718.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,505.76x = 1,126,921,998.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,921,998.48/30,505.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,941.28

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