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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,023.52, 44,923.68 and 18,878.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,023.52, 44,923.68 and 18,878.10 is: 28,246.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,023.52 : 44,923.68 = 18,878.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,023.52/44,923.68 = 18,878.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,023.52x = 44,923.68 × 18,878.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,023.52x = 848,073,723.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,073,723.41/30,023.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,246.98

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