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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,464.44, 41,947.46 and 26,666.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,464.44, 41,947.46 and 26,666.35 is: 36,717.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,464.44 : 41,947.46 = 26,666.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,464.44/41,947.46 = 26,666.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,464.44x = 41,947.46 × 26,666.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,464.44x = 1,118,585,440.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,585,440.23/30,464.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,717.75

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