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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,019.05, 41,415.84 and 18,681.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,019.05, 41,415.84 and 18,681.89 is: 25,774.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,019.05 : 41,415.84 = 18,681.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,019.05/41,415.84 = 18,681.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,019.05x = 41,415.84 × 18,681.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,019.05x = 773,725,960.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,725,960.06/30,019.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,774.50

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