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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,325.50, 45,437.95 and 18,443.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,325.50, 45,437.95 and 18,443.33 is: 27,634.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,325.50 : 45,437.95 = 18,443.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,325.50/45,437.95 = 18,443.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,325.50x = 45,437.95 × 18,443.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,325.50x = 838,027,072.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,027,072.63/30,325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,634.40

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