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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,630.80, 45,989.40 and 18,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,630.80, 45,989.40 and 18,966.80 is: 28,476.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,630.80 : 45,989.40 = 18,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,630.80/45,989.40 = 18,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,630.80x = 45,989.40 × 18,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,630.80x = 872,271,751.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,271,751.92/30,630.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,476.95

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