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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,211.68, 45,266.34 and 18,500.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,211.68, 45,266.34 and 18,500.43 is: 27,719.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,211.68 : 45,266.34 = 18,500.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,211.68/45,266.34 = 18,500.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,211.68x = 45,266.34 × 18,500.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,211.68x = 837,446,754.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,446,754.53/30,211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,719.30

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