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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,525.81, 42,084.25 and 26,097.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,525.81, 42,084.25 and 26,097.13 is: 35,978.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,525.81 : 42,084.25 = 26,097.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,525.81/42,084.25 = 26,097.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,525.81x = 42,084.25 × 26,097.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,525.81x = 1,098,278,143.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,278,143.20/30,525.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,978.67

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