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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,572.80, 45,902.40 and 18,908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,572.80, 45,902.40 and 18,908.80 is: 28,389.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,572.80 : 45,902.40 = 18,908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,572.80/45,902.40 = 18,908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,572.80x = 45,902.40 × 18,908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,572.80x = 867,959,301.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,959,301.12/30,572.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,389.92

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