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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,878.79, 46,207.46 and 26,733.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,878.79, 46,207.46 and 26,733.06 is: 40,003.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,878.79 : 46,207.46 = 26,733.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,878.79/46,207.46 = 26,733.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,878.79x = 46,207.46 × 26,733.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,878.79x = 1,235,266,867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,266,867.46/30,878.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,003.74

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