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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,635.72, 42,293.04 and 26,207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,635.72, 42,293.04 and 26,207.06 is: 36,179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,635.72 : 42,293.04 = 26,207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,635.72/42,293.04 = 26,207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,635.72x = 42,293.04 × 26,207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,635.72x = 1,108,376,236.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,376,236.86/30,635.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,179.21

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