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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,565.60, 42,126.90 and 26,306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,565.60, 42,126.90 and 26,306.08 is: 36,256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,565.60 : 42,126.90 = 26,306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,565.60/42,126.90 = 26,306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,565.60x = 42,126.90 × 26,306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,565.60x = 1,108,193,601.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,193,601.55/30,565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,256.24

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