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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,155.60, 45,233.40 and 18,491.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,155.60, 45,233.40 and 18,491.60 is: 27,737.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,155.60 : 45,233.40 = 18,491.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,155.60/45,233.40 = 18,491.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,155.60x = 45,233.40 × 18,491.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,155.60x = 836,437,939.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,437,939.44/30,155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,737.40

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