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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,647.16, 42,278.60 and 26,218.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,647.16, 42,278.60 and 26,218.49 is: 36,169.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,647.16 : 42,278.60 = 26,218.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,647.16/42,278.60 = 26,218.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,647.16x = 42,278.60 × 26,218.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,647.16x = 1,108,480,708.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,480,708.83/30,647.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,169.12

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