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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,512.40, 45,768.60 and 18,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,512.40, 45,768.60 and 18,848.40 is: 28,272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,512.40 : 45,768.60 = 18,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,512.40/45,768.60 = 18,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,512.40x = 45,768.60 × 18,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,512.40x = 862,664,880.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,664,880.24/30,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,272.60

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