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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,375.01, 45,540.64 and 18,664.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,375.01, 45,540.64 and 18,664.03 is: 27,982.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,375.01 : 45,540.64 = 18,664.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,375.01/45,540.64 = 18,664.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,375.01x = 45,540.64 × 18,664.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,375.01x = 849,971,871.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,971,871.18/30,375.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,982.60

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