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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,350.40, 45,525.60 and 18,540.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,350.40, 45,525.60 and 18,540.60 is: 27,810.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,350.40 : 45,525.60 = 18,540.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,350.40/45,525.60 = 18,540.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,350.40x = 45,525.60 × 18,540.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,350.40x = 844,071,939.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,071,939.36/30,350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,810.90

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