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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,611.20, 45,829.20 and 18,845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,611.20, 45,829.20 and 18,845.20 is: 28,213.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,611.20 : 45,829.20 = 18,845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,611.20/45,829.20 = 18,845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,611.20x = 45,829.20 × 18,845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,611.20x = 863,660,439.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,660,439.84/30,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,213.87

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