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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,333.25, 45,663.66 and 27,281.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,333.25, 45,663.66 and 27,281.59 is: 41,069.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,333.25 : 45,663.66 = 27,281.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,333.25/45,663.66 = 27,281.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,333.25x = 45,663.66 × 27,281.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,333.25x = 1,245,777,250.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,777,250.02/30,333.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,069.69

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