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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,380.37, 41,927.81 and 18,440.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,380.37, 41,927.81 and 18,440.97 is: 25,450.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,380.37 : 41,927.81 = 18,440.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,380.37/41,927.81 = 18,440.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,380.37x = 41,927.81 × 18,440.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,380.37x = 773,189,486.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,189,486.38/30,380.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,450.30

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