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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,260.40, 45,390.60 and 18,580.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,260.40, 45,390.60 and 18,580.20 is: 27,870.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,260.40 : 45,390.60 = 18,580.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,260.40/45,390.60 = 18,580.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,260.40x = 45,390.60 × 18,580.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,260.40x = 843,366,426.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,366,426.12/30,260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,870.30

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