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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,994.38, 46,266.66 and 27,258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,994.38, 46,266.66 and 27,258.12 is: 40,689.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,994.38 : 46,266.66 = 27,258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,994.38/46,266.66 = 27,258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,994.38x = 46,266.66 × 27,258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,994.38x = 1,261,142,170.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,142,170.28/30,994.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,689.38

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