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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,050.74, 41,512.44 and 27,357.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,050.74, 41,512.44 and 27,357.46 is: 37,791.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,050.74 : 41,512.44 = 27,357.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,050.74/41,512.44 = 27,357.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,050.74x = 41,512.44 × 27,357.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,050.74x = 1,135,674,916.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,674,916.80/30,050.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,791.91

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