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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,145.44, 45,152.40 and 18,423.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,145.44, 45,152.40 and 18,423.12 is: 27,594.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,145.44 : 45,152.40 = 18,423.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,145.44/45,152.40 = 18,423.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,145.44x = 45,152.40 × 18,423.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,145.44x = 831,848,083.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,848,083.49/30,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,594.49

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