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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,001.82, 44,977.20 and 18,323.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,001.82, 44,977.20 and 18,323.24 is: 27,469.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,001.82 : 44,977.20 = 18,323.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,001.82/44,977.20 = 18,323.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,001.82x = 44,977.20 × 18,323.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,001.82x = 824,127,805.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,127,805.24/30,001.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,469.26

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