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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,458.80, 45,688.20 and 27,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,458.80, 45,688.20 and 27,233.20 is: 40,849.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,458.80 : 45,688.20 = 27,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,458.80/45,688.20 = 27,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,458.80x = 45,688.20 × 27,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,458.80x = 1,244,235,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,235,888.24/30,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,849.80

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