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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,357.60, 45,516.60 and 27,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,357.60, 45,516.60 and 27,247.20 is: 40,853.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,357.60 : 45,516.60 = 27,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,357.60/45,516.60 = 27,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,357.60x = 45,516.60 × 27,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,357.60x = 1,240,199,903.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,199,903.52/30,357.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,853.03

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