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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,447.80, 45,714.90 and 18,783.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,447.80, 45,714.90 and 18,783.80 is: 28,202.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,447.80 : 45,714.90 = 18,783.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,447.80/45,714.90 = 18,783.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,447.80x = 45,714.90 × 18,783.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,447.80x = 858,699,538.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,699,538.62/30,447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,202.35

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