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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,278.27, 45,346.97 and 29,227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,278.27, 45,346.97 and 29,227.10 is: 43,772.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,278.27 : 45,346.97 = 29,227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,278.27/45,346.97 = 29,227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,278.27x = 45,346.97 × 29,227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,278.27x = 1,325,360,273.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,360,273.22/30,278.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,772.65

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