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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,462.84, 45,473.58 and 26,329.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,462.84, 45,473.58 and 26,329.41 is: 39,303.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,462.84 : 45,473.58 = 26,329.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,462.84/45,473.58 = 26,329.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,462.84x = 45,473.58 × 26,329.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,462.84x = 1,197,292,531.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,292,531.99/30,462.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,303.38

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