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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,659.22, 45,960.99 and 27,337.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,659.22, 45,960.99 and 27,337.71 is: 40,981.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,659.22 : 45,960.99 = 27,337.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,659.22/45,960.99 = 27,337.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,659.22x = 45,960.99 × 27,337.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,659.22x = 1,256,468,387.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,468,387.17/30,659.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,981.75

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