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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,601.80, 45,902.70 and 18,160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,601.80, 45,902.70 and 18,160.20 is: 27,240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,601.80 : 45,902.70 = 18,160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,601.80/45,902.70 = 18,160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,601.80x = 45,902.70 × 18,160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,601.80x = 833,602,212.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,602,212.54/30,601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,240.30

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