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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,673.70, 45,786.69 and 26,319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,673.70, 45,786.69 and 26,319.14 is: 39,286.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,673.70 : 45,786.69 = 26,319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,673.70/45,786.69 = 26,319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,673.70x = 45,786.69 × 26,319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,673.70x = 1,205,066,304.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,066,304.25/30,673.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,286.63

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