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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,103.40, 45,068.70 and 18,439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,103.40, 45,068.70 and 18,439.40 is: 27,606.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,103.40 : 45,068.70 = 18,439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,103.40/45,068.70 = 18,439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,103.40x = 45,068.70 × 18,439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,103.40x = 831,039,786.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,039,786.78/30,103.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,606.18

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