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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,659.51, 42,295.34 and 26,674.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,659.51, 42,295.34 and 26,674.31 is: 36,797.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,659.51 : 42,295.34 = 26,674.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,659.51/42,295.34 = 26,674.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,659.51x = 42,295.34 × 26,674.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,659.51x = 1,128,198,665.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,198,665.87/30,659.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,797.68

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