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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,214.68, 45,270.84 and 18,503.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,214.68, 45,270.84 and 18,503.43 is: 27,723.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,214.68 : 45,270.84 = 18,503.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,214.68/45,270.84 = 18,503.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,214.68x = 45,270.84 × 18,503.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,214.68x = 837,665,818.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,665,818.98/30,214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,723.80

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