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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,245.40, 45,368.10 and 18,565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,245.40, 45,368.10 and 18,565.20 is: 27,847.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,245.40 : 45,368.10 = 18,565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,245.40/45,368.10 = 18,565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,245.40x = 45,368.10 × 18,565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,245.40x = 842,267,850.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,267,850.12/30,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,847.80

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