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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,459.70, 54,689.55 and 30,627.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,459.70, 54,689.55 and 30,627.70 is: 45,941.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,459.70 : 54,689.55 = 30,627.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,459.70/54,689.55 = 30,627.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,459.70x = 54,689.55 × 30,627.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,459.70x = 1,675,015,130.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,015,130.54/36,459.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,941.55

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