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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,120.84, 45,131.98 and 18,238.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,120.84, 45,131.98 and 18,238.61 is: 27,328.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,120.84 : 45,131.98 = 18,238.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,120.84/45,131.98 = 18,238.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,120.84x = 45,131.98 × 18,238.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,120.84x = 823,144,581.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,144,581.75/30,120.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,328.08

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