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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,379.20, 45,568.80 and 18,569.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,379.20, 45,568.80 and 18,569.40 is: 27,854.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,379.20 : 45,568.80 = 18,569.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,379.20/45,568.80 = 18,569.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,379.20x = 45,568.80 × 18,569.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,379.20x = 846,185,274.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,185,274.72/30,379.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,854.10

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