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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,497.14, 45,798.05 and 18,720.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,497.14, 45,798.05 and 18,720.07 is: 28,112.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,497.14 : 45,798.05 = 18,720.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,497.14/45,798.05 = 18,720.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,497.14x = 45,798.05 × 18,720.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,497.14x = 857,342,701.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,342,701.86/30,497.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,112.23

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