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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,034.80, 45,052.20 and 26,809.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,034.80, 45,052.20 and 26,809.20 is: 40,213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,034.80 : 45,052.20 = 26,809.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,034.80/45,052.20 = 26,809.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,034.80x = 45,052.20 × 26,809.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,034.80x = 1,207,813,440.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,813,440.24/30,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,213.80

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