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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,335.70, 45,266.23 and 27,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,335.70, 45,266.23 and 27,183.60 is: 40,562.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,335.70 : 45,266.23 = 27,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,335.70/45,266.23 = 27,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,335.70x = 45,266.23 × 27,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,335.70x = 1,230,499,089.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,499,089.83/30,335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,562.74

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