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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,233.74, 41,627.28 and 27,431.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,233.74, 41,627.28 and 27,431.25 is: 37,768.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,233.74 : 41,627.28 = 27,431.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,233.74/41,627.28 = 27,431.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,233.74x = 41,627.28 × 27,431.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,233.74x = 1,141,888,324.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,888,324.50/30,233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,768.68

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