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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,321.54, 45,492.64 and 18,498.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,321.54, 45,492.64 and 18,498.98 is: 27,754.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,321.54 : 45,492.64 = 18,498.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,321.54/45,492.64 = 18,498.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,321.54x = 45,492.64 × 18,498.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,321.54x = 841,567,504.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,567,504.99/30,321.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,754.77

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