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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,057.40, 44,999.70 and 18,393.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,057.40, 44,999.70 and 18,393.40 is: 27,537.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,057.40 : 44,999.70 = 18,393.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,057.40/44,999.70 = 18,393.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,057.40x = 44,999.70 × 18,393.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,057.40x = 827,697,481.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,697,481.98/30,057.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,537.23

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