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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,759.88, 45,877.20 and 26,110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,759.88, 45,877.20 and 26,110.48 is: 38,942.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,759.88 : 45,877.20 = 26,110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,759.88/45,877.20 = 26,110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,759.88x = 45,877.20 × 26,110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,759.88x = 1,197,875,713.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,875,713.06/30,759.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,942.80

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