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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,032.48, 45,029.64 and 26,342.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,032.48, 45,029.64 and 26,342.12 is: 39,496.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,032.48 : 45,029.64 = 26,342.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,032.48/45,029.64 = 26,342.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,032.48x = 45,029.64 × 26,342.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,032.48x = 1,186,176,180.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,176,180.44/30,032.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,496.44

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