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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,322.62, 41,886.05 and 27,493.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,322.62, 41,886.05 and 27,493.16 is: 37,977.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,322.62 : 41,886.05 = 27,493.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,322.62/41,886.05 = 27,493.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,322.62x = 41,886.05 × 27,493.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,322.62x = 1,151,579,527.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,579,527.52/30,322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,977.57

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