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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,275.48, 45,219.45 and 27,421.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,275.48, 45,219.45 and 27,421.68 is: 40,957.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,275.48 : 45,219.45 = 27,421.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,275.48/45,219.45 = 27,421.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,275.48x = 45,219.45 × 27,421.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,275.48x = 1,239,993,560.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,993,560.08/30,275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,957.02

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