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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,063.48, 44,873.16 and 26,517.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,063.48, 44,873.16 and 26,517.72 is: 39,580.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,063.48 : 44,873.16 = 26,517.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,063.48/44,873.16 = 26,517.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,063.48x = 44,873.16 × 26,517.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,063.48x = 1,189,933,892.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,933,892.40/30,063.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,580.71

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