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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,427.60, 45,641.40 and 30,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,427.60, 45,641.40 and 30,233.20 is: 45,349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,427.60 : 45,641.40 = 30,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,427.60/45,641.40 = 30,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,427.60x = 45,641.40 × 30,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,427.60x = 1,379,885,574.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,885,574.48/30,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,349.80

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