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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,012.96, 41,405.40 and 18,070.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,012.96, 41,405.40 and 18,070.32 is: 24,929.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,012.96 : 41,405.40 = 18,070.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,012.96/41,405.40 = 18,070.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,012.96x = 41,405.40 × 18,070.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,012.96x = 748,208,827.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,208,827.73/30,012.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,929.52

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