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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,955.36, 46,387.52 and 18,292.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,955.36, 46,387.52 and 18,292.10 is: 27,411.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,955.36 : 46,387.52 = 18,292.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,955.36/46,387.52 = 18,292.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,955.36x = 46,387.52 × 18,292.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,955.36x = 848,525,154.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,525,154.59/30,955.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,411.25

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