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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,002.32, 44,977.96 and 18,323.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,002.32, 44,977.96 and 18,323.74 is: 27,470.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,002.32 : 44,977.96 = 18,323.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,002.32/44,977.96 = 18,323.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,002.32x = 44,977.96 × 18,323.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,002.32x = 824,164,444.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,164,444.77/30,002.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,470.02

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