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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,452.98, 45,848.72 and 26,384.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,452.98, 45,848.72 and 26,384.14 is: 39,722.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,452.98 : 45,848.72 = 26,384.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,452.98/45,848.72 = 26,384.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,452.98x = 45,848.72 × 26,384.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,452.98x = 1,209,679,047.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,679,047.30/30,452.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,722.85

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