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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,471.39, 45,614.14 and 27,309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,471.39, 45,614.14 and 27,309.96 is: 40,881.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,471.39 : 45,614.14 = 27,309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,471.39/45,614.14 = 27,309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,471.39x = 45,614.14 × 27,309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,471.39x = 1,245,720,270.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,720,270.56/30,471.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,881.64

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