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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,814.28, 45,998.50 and 27,077.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,814.28, 45,998.50 and 27,077.60 is: 40,420.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,814.28 : 45,998.50 = 27,077.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,814.28/45,998.50 = 27,077.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,814.28x = 45,998.50 × 27,077.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,814.28x = 1,245,528,983.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,528,983.60/30,814.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,420.51

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