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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,697.94, 45,822.79 and 26,343.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,697.94, 45,822.79 and 26,343.38 is: 39,322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,697.94 : 45,822.79 = 26,343.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,697.94/45,822.79 = 26,343.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,697.94x = 45,822.79 × 26,343.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,697.94x = 1,207,127,169.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,127,169.63/30,697.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,322.74

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