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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,204, 45,161.82 and 27,557.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,204, 45,161.82 and 27,557.19 is: 41,204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,204 : 45,161.82 = 27,557.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,204/45,161.82 = 27,557.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,204x = 45,161.82 × 27,557.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,204x = 1,244,532,854.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,532,854.49/30,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,204.24

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