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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,439.60, 45,688.20 and 18,775.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,439.60, 45,688.20 and 18,775.60 is: 28,181.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,439.60 : 45,688.20 = 18,775.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,439.60/45,688.20 = 18,775.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,439.60x = 45,688.20 × 18,775.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,439.60x = 857,823,367.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,823,367.92/30,439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,181.16

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