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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,427.02, 62,741.96 and 30,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,427.02, 62,741.96 and 30,295 is: 41,842.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,427.02 : 62,741.96 = 30,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,427.02/62,741.96 = 30,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,427.02x = 62,741.96 × 30,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,427.02x = 1,900,767,678.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,767,678.20/45,427.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,842.23

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