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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,111.80, 45,167.70 and 18,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,111.80, 45,167.70 and 18,982.40 is: 28,473.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,111.80 : 45,167.70 = 18,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,111.80/45,167.70 = 18,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,111.80x = 45,167.70 × 18,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,111.80x = 857,391,348.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,391,348.48/30,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,473.60

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