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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,492.40, 45,738.60 and 18,812.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,492.40, 45,738.60 and 18,812.20 is: 28,218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,492.40 : 45,738.60 = 18,812.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,492.40/45,738.60 = 18,812.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,492.40x = 45,738.60 × 18,812.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,492.40x = 860,443,690.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,443,690.92/30,492.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,218.30

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