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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,855.57, 46,263.91 and 26,177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,855.57, 46,263.91 and 26,177.21 is: 39,249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,855.57 : 46,263.91 = 26,177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,855.57/46,263.91 = 26,177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,855.57x = 46,263.91 × 26,177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,855.57x = 1,211,060,087.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,060,087.49/30,855.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,249.32

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