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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,088, 45,152.48 and 18,089.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,088, 45,152.48 and 18,089.92 is: 27,147.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,088 : 45,152.48 = 18,089.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,088/45,152.48 = 18,089.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,088x = 45,152.48 × 18,089.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,088x = 816,804,751.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,804,751.00/30,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,147.19

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