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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,001.40, 45,002.10 and 18,337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,001.40, 45,002.10 and 18,337.40 is: 27,506.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,001.40 : 45,002.10 = 18,337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,001.40/45,002.10 = 18,337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,001.40x = 45,002.10 × 18,337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,001.40x = 825,221,508.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,221,508.54/30,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,506.10

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