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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,043.80, 45,065.70 and 26,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,043.80, 45,065.70 and 26,674.20 is: 40,011.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,043.80 : 45,065.70 = 26,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,043.80/45,065.70 = 26,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,043.80x = 45,065.70 × 26,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,043.80x = 1,202,091,494.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,091,494.94/30,043.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,011.30

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