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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,244.77, 45,253.08 and 27,175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,244.77, 45,253.08 and 27,175.32 is: 40,660.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,244.77 : 45,253.08 = 27,175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,244.77/45,253.08 = 27,175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,244.77x = 45,253.08 × 27,175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,244.77x = 1,229,766,929.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,766,929.99/30,244.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,660.48

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