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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,349.72, 45,553.02 and 18,685.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,349.72, 45,553.02 and 18,685.72 is: 28,046.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,349.72 : 45,553.02 = 18,685.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,349.72/45,553.02 = 18,685.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,349.72x = 45,553.02 × 18,685.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,349.72x = 851,190,976.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,190,976.87/30,349.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,046.09

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