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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,260.60, 45,303.20 and 27,055.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,260.60, 45,303.20 and 27,055.21 is: 40,504.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,260.60 : 45,303.20 = 27,055.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,260.60/45,303.20 = 27,055.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,260.60x = 45,303.20 × 27,055.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,260.60x = 1,225,687,589.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,687,589.67/30,260.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,504.40

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