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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,664.97, 45,905.78 and 18,781.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,664.97, 45,905.78 and 18,781.33 is: 28,115.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,664.97 : 45,905.78 = 18,781.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,664.97/45,905.78 = 18,781.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,664.97x = 45,905.78 × 18,781.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,664.97x = 862,171,279.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,171,279.65/30,664.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,115.84

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