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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,638.94, 45,997.29 and 26,051.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,638.94, 45,997.29 and 26,051.10 is: 39,109.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,638.94 : 45,997.29 = 26,051.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,638.94/45,997.29 = 26,051.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,638.94x = 45,997.29 × 26,051.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,638.94x = 1,198,280,001.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,280,001.52/30,638.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,109.71

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