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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,802.54, 45,980.97 and 27,065.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,802.54, 45,980.97 and 27,065.84 is: 40,402.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,802.54 : 45,980.97 = 27,065.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,802.54/45,980.97 = 27,065.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,802.54x = 45,980.97 × 27,065.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,802.54x = 1,244,513,577.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,513,577.06/30,802.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,402.95

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