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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,323.62, 41,887.43 and 27,494.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,323.62, 41,887.43 and 27,494.16 is: 37,978.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,323.62 : 41,887.43 = 27,494.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,323.62/41,887.43 = 27,494.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,323.62x = 41,887.43 × 27,494.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,323.62x = 1,151,659,702.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,659,702.41/30,323.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,978.96

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