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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,748.88, 45,860.78 and 26,099.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,748.88, 45,860.78 and 26,099.48 is: 38,926.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,748.88 : 45,860.78 = 26,099.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,748.88/45,860.78 = 26,099.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,748.88x = 45,860.78 × 26,099.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,748.88x = 1,196,942,510.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,942,510.39/30,748.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,926.38

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