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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,015.30, 44,942.70 and 18,890.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,015.30, 44,942.70 and 18,890.76 is: 28,285.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,015.30 : 44,942.70 = 18,890.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,015.30/44,942.70 = 18,890.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,015.30x = 44,942.70 × 18,890.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,015.30x = 849,001,759.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,001,759.45/30,015.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,285.63

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