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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,256.80, 45,385.20 and 26,563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,256.80, 45,385.20 and 26,563.20 is: 39,844.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,256.80 : 45,385.20 = 26,563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,256.80/45,385.20 = 26,563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,256.80x = 45,385.20 × 26,563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,256.80x = 1,205,576,144.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,576,144.64/30,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,844.80

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