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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,605.80, 45,908.70 and 18,164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,605.80, 45,908.70 and 18,164.20 is: 27,246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,605.80 : 45,908.70 = 18,164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,605.80/45,908.70 = 18,164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,605.80x = 45,908.70 × 18,164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,605.80x = 833,894,808.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,894,808.54/30,605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,246.30

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