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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,678.94, 45,794.44 and 26,324.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,678.94, 45,794.44 and 26,324.38 is: 39,294.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,678.94 : 45,794.44 = 26,324.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,678.94/45,794.44 = 26,324.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,678.94x = 45,794.44 × 26,324.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,678.94x = 1,205,510,240.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,510,240.45/30,678.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,294.39

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