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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,267.24, 45,268.08 and 26,958.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,267.24, 45,268.08 and 26,958.79 is: 40,319.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,267.24 : 45,268.08 = 26,958.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,267.24/45,268.08 = 26,958.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,267.24x = 45,268.08 × 26,958.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,267.24x = 1,220,372,662.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,372,662.42/30,267.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,319.92

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