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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,886.55, 42,591.39 and 26,425.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,886.55, 42,591.39 and 26,425.07 is: 36,439.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,886.55 : 42,591.39 = 26,425.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,886.55/42,591.39 = 26,425.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,886.55x = 42,591.39 × 26,425.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,886.55x = 1,125,480,462.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,480,462.15/30,886.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,439.18

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