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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,033.52, 44,938.68 and 18,888.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,033.52, 44,938.68 and 18,888.16 is: 28,262.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,033.52 : 44,938.68 = 18,888.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,033.52/44,938.68 = 18,888.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,033.52x = 44,938.68 × 18,888.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,033.52x = 848,808,978.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,808,978.03/30,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,262.05

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