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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,838.98, 46,143.73 and 27,073.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,838.98, 46,143.73 and 27,073.01 is: 40,508.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,838.98 : 46,143.73 = 27,073.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,838.98/46,143.73 = 27,073.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,838.98x = 46,143.73 × 27,073.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,838.98x = 1,249,249,530.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,249,530.86/30,838.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,508.78

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