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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,464, 41,946.86 and 26,665.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,464, 41,946.86 and 26,665.91 is: 36,717.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,464 : 41,946.86 = 26,665.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,464/41,946.86 = 26,665.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,464x = 41,946.86 × 26,665.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,464x = 1,118,551,193.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,551,193.54/30,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,717.15

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