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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,266.24, 45,266.58 and 26,957.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,266.24, 45,266.58 and 26,957.79 is: 40,318.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,266.24 : 45,266.58 = 26,957.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,266.24/45,266.58 = 26,957.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,266.24x = 45,266.58 × 26,957.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,266.24x = 1,220,286,957.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,286,957.66/30,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,318.43

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