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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,902.46, 42,607.76 and 26,113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,902.46, 42,607.76 and 26,113.74 is: 36,005.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,902.46 : 42,607.76 = 26,113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,902.46/42,607.76 = 26,113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,902.46x = 42,607.76 × 26,113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,902.46x = 1,112,647,966.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,647,966.62/30,902.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,005.16

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