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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,845.91, 42,639.09 and 27,521.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,845.91, 42,639.09 and 27,521.67 is: 38,043.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,845.91 : 42,639.09 = 27,521.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,845.91/42,639.09 = 27,521.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,845.91x = 42,639.09 × 27,521.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,845.91x = 1,173,498,964.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,498,964.08/30,845.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,043.91

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