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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,946.56, 42,542.07 and 26,623.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,946.56, 42,542.07 and 26,623.91 is: 36,599.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,946.56 : 42,542.07 = 26,623.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,946.56/42,542.07 = 26,623.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,946.56x = 42,542.07 × 26,623.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,946.56x = 1,132,636,242.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,636,242.89/30,946.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,599.75

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