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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,708.40, 45,997.80 and 27,425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,708.40, 45,997.80 and 27,425.20 is: 41,079.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,708.40 : 45,997.80 = 27,425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,708.40/45,997.80 = 27,425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,708.40x = 45,997.80 × 27,425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,708.40x = 1,261,498,864.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,498,864.56/30,708.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,079.93

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