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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,018.26, 45,027.39 and 11,302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,018.26, 45,027.39 and 11,302.50 is: 16,953.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,018.26 : 45,027.39 = 11,302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,018.26/45,027.39 = 11,302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,018.26x = 45,027.39 × 11,302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,018.26x = 508,921,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,921,850.34/30,018.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,953.74

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