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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,321.59, 45,245.23 and 27,169.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,321.59, 45,245.23 and 27,169.53 is: 40,541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,321.59 : 45,245.23 = 27,169.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,321.59/45,245.23 = 27,169.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,321.59x = 45,245.23 × 27,169.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,321.59x = 1,229,291,549.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,291,549.08/30,321.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,541.79

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