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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,747.20, 46,004.48 and 18,273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,747.20, 46,004.48 and 18,273.92 is: 27,341.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,747.20 : 46,004.48 = 18,273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,747.20/46,004.48 = 18,273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,747.20x = 46,004.48 × 18,273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,747.20x = 840,682,187.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,682,187.16/30,747.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,341.75

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