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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,734.03, 42,323.69 and 26,699.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,734.03, 42,323.69 and 26,699.01 is: 36,767.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,734.03 : 42,323.69 = 26,699.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,734.03/42,323.69 = 26,699.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,734.03x = 42,323.69 × 26,699.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,734.03x = 1,130,000,489.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,000,489.05/30,734.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,767.08

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