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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,720.52, 46,093.74 and 18,264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,720.52, 46,093.74 and 18,264.34 is: 27,404.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,720.52 : 46,093.74 = 18,264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,720.52/46,093.74 = 18,264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,720.52x = 46,093.74 × 18,264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,720.52x = 841,871,739.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,871,739.23/30,720.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,404.22

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