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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,580.80, 45,914.40 and 18,916.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,580.80, 45,914.40 and 18,916.80 is: 28,401.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,580.80 : 45,914.40 = 18,916.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,580.80/45,914.40 = 18,916.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,580.80x = 45,914.40 × 18,916.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,580.80x = 868,553,521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,553,521.92/30,580.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,401.92

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