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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,671.60, 46,007.40 and 26,783.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,671.60, 46,007.40 and 26,783.60 is: 40,175.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,671.60 : 46,007.40 = 26,783.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,671.60/46,007.40 = 26,783.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,671.60x = 46,007.40 × 26,783.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,671.60x = 1,232,243,798.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,243,798.64/30,671.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,175.40

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