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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,722.61, 46,024.82 and 18,841.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,722.61, 46,024.82 and 18,841.74 is: 28,226.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,722.61 : 46,024.82 = 18,841.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,722.61/46,024.82 = 18,841.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,722.61x = 46,024.82 × 18,841.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,722.61x = 867,187,691.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,187,691.99/30,722.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,226.37

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