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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,588.72, 45,767.12 and 18,115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,588.72, 45,767.12 and 18,115.44 is: 27,104.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,588.72 : 45,767.12 = 18,115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,588.72/45,767.12 = 18,115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,588.72x = 45,767.12 × 18,115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,588.72x = 829,091,516.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,091,516.33/30,588.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,104.49

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