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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,747.63, 45,858.91 and 26,098.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,747.63, 45,858.91 and 26,098.23 is: 38,924.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,747.63 : 45,858.91 = 26,098.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,747.63/45,858.91 = 26,098.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,747.63x = 45,858.91 × 26,098.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,747.63x = 1,196,836,380.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,836,380.73/30,747.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,924.51

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