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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,258.92, 45,276.41 and 18,258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,258.92, 45,276.41 and 18,258.03 is: 27,319.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,258.92 : 45,276.41 = 18,258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,258.92/45,276.41 = 18,258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,258.92x = 45,276.41 × 18,258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,258.92x = 826,657,734.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,657,734.40/30,258.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,319.48

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