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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,225.30, 45,251.55 and 27,114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,225.30, 45,251.55 and 27,114.90 is: 40,594.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,225.30 : 45,251.55 = 27,114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,225.30/45,251.55 = 27,114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,225.30x = 45,251.55 × 27,114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,225.30x = 1,226,991,253.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,991,253.10/30,225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,594.84

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