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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,662.84, 45,902.59 and 18,779.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,662.84, 45,902.59 and 18,779.20 is: 28,112.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,662.84 : 45,902.59 = 18,779.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,662.84/45,902.59 = 18,779.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,662.84x = 45,902.59 × 18,779.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,662.84x = 862,013,756.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,013,756.42/30,662.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,112.65

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