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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,763.78, 46,093.72 and 18,892.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,763.78, 46,093.72 and 18,892.81 is: 28,307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,763.78 : 46,093.72 = 18,892.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,763.78/46,093.72 = 18,892.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,763.78x = 46,093.72 × 18,892.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,763.78x = 870,839,894.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,839,894.15/30,763.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,307.31

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