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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,594.78, 45,769.46 and 26,479.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,594.78, 45,769.46 and 26,479.58 is: 39,613.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,594.78 : 45,769.46 = 26,479.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,594.78/45,769.46 = 26,479.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,594.78x = 45,769.46 × 26,479.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,594.78x = 1,211,955,716.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,955,716.38/30,594.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,613.15

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