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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,160.36, 45,269.34 and 18,496.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,160.36, 45,269.34 and 18,496.36 is: 27,762.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,160.36 : 45,269.34 = 18,496.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,160.36/45,269.34 = 18,496.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,160.36x = 45,269.34 × 18,496.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,160.36x = 837,318,009.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,318,009.60/30,160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,762.20

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