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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,347.68, 41,912.24 and 27,049.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,347.68, 41,912.24 and 27,049.36 is: 37,357.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,347.68 : 41,912.24 = 27,049.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,347.68/41,912.24 = 27,049.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,347.68x = 41,912.24 × 27,049.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,347.68x = 1,133,699,268.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,699,268.17/30,347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,357.03

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