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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,666.40, 45,999.60 and 26,778.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,666.40, 45,999.60 and 26,778.40 is: 40,167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,666.40 : 45,999.60 = 26,778.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,666.40/45,999.60 = 26,778.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,666.40x = 45,999.60 × 26,778.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,666.40x = 1,231,795,688.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,795,688.64/30,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,167.60

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