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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,014.56, 41,421.54 and 18,081.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,014.56, 41,421.54 and 18,081.64 is: 24,953.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,014.56 : 41,421.54 = 18,081.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,014.56/41,421.54 = 18,081.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,014.56x = 41,421.54 × 18,081.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,014.56x = 748,969,374.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,969,374.53/30,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,953.54

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