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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,360.51, 45,238.95 and 27,048.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,360.51, 45,238.95 and 27,048.15 is: 40,303.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,360.51 : 45,238.95 = 27,048.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,360.51/45,238.95 = 27,048.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,360.51x = 45,238.95 × 27,048.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,360.51x = 1,223,629,905.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,629,905.44/30,360.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,303.34

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