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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,969.60, 42,718.92 and 27,189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,969.60, 42,718.92 and 27,189.84 is: 37,505.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,969.60 : 42,718.92 = 27,189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,969.60/42,718.92 = 27,189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,969.60x = 42,718.92 × 27,189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,969.60x = 1,161,520,599.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,520,599.77/30,969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,505.19

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