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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,744.63, 46,058.61 and 18,238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,744.63, 46,058.61 and 18,238.23 is: 27,322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,744.63 : 46,058.61 = 18,238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,744.63/46,058.61 = 18,238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,744.63x = 46,058.61 × 18,238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,744.63x = 840,027,522.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,027,522.66/30,744.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,322.74

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