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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,239.40, 45,272.70 and 18,575.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,239.40, 45,272.70 and 18,575.40 is: 27,810.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,239.40 : 45,272.70 = 18,575.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,239.40/45,272.70 = 18,575.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,239.40x = 45,272.70 × 18,575.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,239.40x = 840,958,511.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,958,511.58/30,239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,810.03

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