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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,853.99, 42,546.67 and 26,392.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,853.99, 42,546.67 and 26,392.51 is: 36,394.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,853.99 : 42,546.67 = 26,392.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,853.99/42,546.67 = 26,392.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,853.99x = 42,546.67 × 26,392.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,853.99x = 1,122,913,413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,913,413.44/30,853.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,394.43

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