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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,493.40, 45,740.10 and 18,019.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,493.40, 45,740.10 and 18,019.40 is: 27,029.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,493.40 : 45,740.10 = 18,019.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,493.40/45,740.10 = 18,019.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,493.40x = 45,740.10 × 18,019.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,493.40x = 824,209,157.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,209,157.94/30,493.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,029.10

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