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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,510.60, 45,794.70 and 18,846.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,510.60, 45,794.70 and 18,846.60 is: 28,287.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,510.60 : 45,794.70 = 18,846.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,510.60/45,794.70 = 18,846.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,510.60x = 45,794.70 × 18,846.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,510.60x = 863,074,393.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,074,393.02/30,510.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,287.69

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