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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,001.07, 44,976.08 and 18,322.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,001.07, 44,976.08 and 18,322.49 is: 27,468.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,001.07 : 44,976.08 = 18,322.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,001.07/44,976.08 = 18,322.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,001.07x = 44,976.08 × 18,322.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,001.07x = 824,073,459.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,073,459.55/30,001.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,468.14

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