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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,924.52, 42,656.85 and 27,327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,924.52, 42,656.85 and 27,327.94 is: 37,695.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,924.52 : 42,656.85 = 27,327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,924.52/42,656.85 = 27,327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,924.52x = 42,656.85 × 27,327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,924.52x = 1,165,723,837.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,723,837.39/30,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,695.78

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