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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,038.76, 44,963.48 and 26,868.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,038.76, 44,963.48 and 26,868.98 is: 40,218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,038.76 : 44,963.48 = 26,868.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,038.76/44,963.48 = 26,868.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,038.76x = 44,963.48 × 26,868.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,038.76x = 1,208,122,844.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,122,844.85/30,038.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,218.80

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