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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,280.40, 45,420.60 and 18,600.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,280.40, 45,420.60 and 18,600.20 is: 27,900.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,280.40 : 45,420.60 = 18,600.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,280.40/45,420.60 = 18,600.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,280.40x = 45,420.60 × 18,600.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,280.40x = 844,832,244.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,832,244.12/30,280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,900.30

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