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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,600.64, 45,888.88 and 18,146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,600.64, 45,888.88 and 18,146.08 is: 27,211.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,600.64 : 45,888.88 = 18,146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,600.64/45,888.88 = 18,146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,600.64x = 45,888.88 × 18,146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,600.64x = 832,703,287.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,703,287.59/30,600.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,211.96

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