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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,047.60, 45,006.60 and 26,159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,047.60, 45,006.60 and 26,159.60 is: 39,182.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,047.60 : 45,006.60 = 26,159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,047.60/45,006.60 = 26,159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,047.60x = 45,006.60 × 26,159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,047.60x = 1,177,354,653.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,354,653.36/30,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,182.98

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