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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,437.16, 45,533.88 and 26,321.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,437.16, 45,533.88 and 26,321.64 is: 39,377.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,437.16 : 45,533.88 = 26,321.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,437.16/45,533.88 = 26,321.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,437.16x = 45,533.88 × 26,321.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,437.16x = 1,198,526,397.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,526,397.16/30,437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,377.08

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