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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,332.29, 41,899.38 and 27,502.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,332.29, 41,899.38 and 27,502.87 is: 37,990.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,332.29 : 41,899.38 = 27,502.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,332.29/41,899.38 = 27,502.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,332.29x = 41,899.38 × 27,502.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,332.29x = 1,152,353,201.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,353,201.22/30,332.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,990.97

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