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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,961.02, 46,437.89 and 18,318.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,961.02, 46,437.89 and 18,318.34 is: 27,475.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,961.02 : 46,437.89 = 18,318.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,961.02/46,437.89 = 18,318.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,961.02x = 46,437.89 × 18,318.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,961.02x = 850,665,057.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,665,057.90/30,961.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,475.36

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