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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,146.44, 45,153.90 and 18,424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,146.44, 45,153.90 and 18,424.12 is: 27,595.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,146.44 : 45,153.90 = 18,424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,146.44/45,153.90 = 18,424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,146.44x = 45,153.90 × 18,424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,146.44x = 831,920,872.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,920,872.07/30,146.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,595.99

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