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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,268.08, 41,779.90 and 27,075.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,268.08, 41,779.90 and 27,075.74 is: 37,373.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,268.08 : 41,779.90 = 27,075.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,268.08/41,779.90 = 27,075.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,268.08x = 41,779.90 × 27,075.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,268.08x = 1,131,221,887.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,221,887.09/30,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,373.43

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