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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,799.53, 45,976.50 and 27,062.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,799.53, 45,976.50 and 27,062.84 is: 40,398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,799.53 : 45,976.50 = 27,062.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,799.53/45,976.50 = 27,062.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,799.53x = 45,976.50 × 27,062.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,799.53x = 1,244,254,778.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,254,778.20/30,799.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,398.50

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