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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,919.78, 42,637.86 and 26,458.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,919.78, 42,637.86 and 26,458.30 is: 36,485.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,919.78 : 42,637.86 = 26,458.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,919.78/42,637.86 = 26,458.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,919.78x = 42,637.86 × 26,458.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,919.78x = 1,128,125,291.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,125,291.24/30,919.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,485.55

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