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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,627.39, 42,277.50 and 29,784.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,627.39, 42,277.50 and 29,784.72 is: 41,114.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,627.39 : 42,277.50 = 29,784.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,627.39/42,277.50 = 29,784.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,627.39x = 42,277.50 × 29,784.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,627.39x = 1,259,223,499.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,223,499.80/30,627.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,114.29

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