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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,188.68, 45,276.54 and 18,938.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,188.68, 45,276.54 and 18,938.60 is: 28,403.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,188.68 : 45,276.54 = 18,938.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,188.68/45,276.54 = 18,938.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,188.68x = 45,276.54 × 18,938.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,188.68x = 857,474,280.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,474,280.44/30,188.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,403.83

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