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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,451.98, 45,847.22 and 26,383.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,451.98, 45,847.22 and 26,383.14 is: 39,721.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,451.98 : 45,847.22 = 26,383.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,451.98/45,847.22 = 26,383.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,451.98x = 45,847.22 × 26,383.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,451.98x = 1,209,593,491.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,593,491.96/30,451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,721.34

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