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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,632.31, 45,987.35 and 26,044.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,632.31, 45,987.35 and 26,044.47 is: 39,099.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,632.31 : 45,987.35 = 26,044.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,632.31/45,987.35 = 26,044.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,632.31x = 45,987.35 × 26,044.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,632.31x = 1,197,716,027.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,716,027.23/30,632.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,099.76

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