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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,408.08, 45,568.92 and 26,450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,408.08, 45,568.92 and 26,450.24 is: 39,637.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,408.08 : 45,568.92 = 26,450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,408.08/45,568.92 = 26,450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,408.08x = 45,568.92 × 26,450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,408.08x = 1,205,308,870.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,308,870.54/30,408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,637.78

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