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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,333.29, 41,900.76 and 27,503.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,333.29, 41,900.76 and 27,503.87 is: 37,992.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,333.29 : 41,900.76 = 27,503.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,333.29/41,900.76 = 27,503.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,333.29x = 41,900.76 × 27,503.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,333.29x = 1,152,433,055.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,433,055.94/30,333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,992.35

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