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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,164.20, 45,246.30 and 27,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,164.20, 45,246.30 and 27,977.20 is: 41,965.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,164.20 : 45,246.30 = 27,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,164.20/45,246.30 = 27,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,164.20x = 45,246.30 × 27,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,164.20x = 1,265,864,784.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,864,784.36/30,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,965.80

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