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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,625.48, 46,118.10 and 26,723.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,625.48, 46,118.10 and 26,723.28 is: 40,241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,625.48 : 46,118.10 = 26,723.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,625.48/46,118.10 = 26,723.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,625.48x = 46,118.10 × 26,723.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,625.48x = 1,232,426,899.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,426,899.37/30,625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,241.88

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