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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,212.68, 45,267.84 and 18,501.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,212.68, 45,267.84 and 18,501.43 is: 27,720.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,212.68 : 45,267.84 = 18,501.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,212.68/45,267.84 = 18,501.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,212.68x = 45,267.84 × 18,501.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,212.68x = 837,519,773.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,519,773.01/30,212.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,720.80

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