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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,638.69, 45,996.92 and 26,050.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,638.69, 45,996.92 and 26,050.85 is: 39,109.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,638.69 : 45,996.92 = 26,050.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,638.69/45,996.92 = 26,050.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,638.69x = 45,996.92 × 26,050.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,638.69x = 1,198,258,503.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,258,503.14/30,638.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,109.33

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