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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,912.76, 42,772.08 and 26,942.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,912.76, 42,772.08 and 26,942.14 is: 37,278.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,912.76 : 42,772.08 = 26,942.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,912.76/42,772.08 = 26,942.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,912.76x = 42,772.08 × 26,942.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,912.76x = 1,152,371,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,371,367.45/30,912.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,278.18

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