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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,412.11, 41,988.46 and 27,219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,412.11, 41,988.46 and 27,219.88 is: 37,581.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,412.11 : 41,988.46 = 27,219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,412.11/41,988.46 = 27,219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,412.11x = 41,988.46 × 27,219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,412.11x = 1,142,920,669.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,920,669.56/30,412.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,581.10

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