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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,157.61, 45,176.07 and 18,143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,157.61, 45,176.07 and 18,143.12 is: 27,178.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,157.61 : 45,176.07 = 18,143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,157.61/45,176.07 = 18,143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,157.61x = 45,176.07 × 18,143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,157.61x = 819,634,633.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,634,633.26/30,157.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,178.37

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