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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,594.23, 42,198.14 and 26,555.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,594.23, 42,198.14 and 26,555.09 is: 36,627.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,594.23 : 42,198.14 = 26,555.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,594.23/42,198.14 = 26,555.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,594.23x = 42,198.14 × 26,555.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,594.23x = 1,120,575,061.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,575,061.77/30,594.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,627.01

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