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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,795.84, 42,462.72 and 26,305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,795.84, 42,462.72 and 26,305.92 is: 36,271.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,795.84 : 42,462.72 = 26,305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,795.84/42,462.72 = 26,305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,795.84x = 42,462.72 × 26,305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,795.84x = 1,117,020,915.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,020,915.30/30,795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,271.81

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