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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,001.32, 44,976.46 and 18,322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,001.32, 44,976.46 and 18,322.74 is: 27,468.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,001.32 : 44,976.46 = 18,322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,001.32/44,976.46 = 18,322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,001.32x = 44,976.46 × 18,322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,001.32x = 824,091,982.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,091,982.70/30,001.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,468.52

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