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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,680.94, 45,797.42 and 26,326.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,680.94, 45,797.42 and 26,326.38 is: 39,297.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,680.94 : 45,797.42 = 26,326.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,680.94/45,797.42 = 26,326.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,680.94x = 45,797.42 × 26,326.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,680.94x = 1,205,680,281.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,680,281.94/30,680.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,297.37

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