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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,377.43, 41,897.12 and 26,977.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,377.43, 41,897.12 and 26,977.86 is: 37,208.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,377.43 : 41,897.12 = 26,977.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,377.43/41,897.12 = 26,977.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,377.43x = 41,897.12 × 26,977.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,377.43x = 1,130,294,502.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,294,502.87/30,377.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,208.36

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