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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,004.82, 41,410.17 and 18,074.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,004.82, 41,410.17 and 18,074.18 is: 24,944.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,004.82 : 41,410.17 = 18,074.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,004.82/41,410.17 = 18,074.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,004.82x = 41,410.17 × 18,074.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,004.82x = 748,454,866.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,454,866.41/30,004.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,944.49

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