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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,803.53, 45,982.46 and 27,066.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,803.53, 45,982.46 and 27,066.85 is: 40,404.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,803.53 : 45,982.46 = 27,066.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,803.53/45,982.46 = 27,066.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,803.53x = 45,982.46 × 27,066.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,803.53x = 1,244,600,347.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,600,347.45/30,803.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,404.47

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