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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,842.98, 46,266.76 and 27,170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,842.98, 46,266.76 and 27,170.64 is: 40,757.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,842.98 : 46,266.76 = 27,170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,842.98/46,266.76 = 27,170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,842.98x = 46,266.76 × 27,170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,842.98x = 1,257,097,479.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,097,479.93/30,842.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,757.98

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