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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,030.24, 41,445.36 and 18,850.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,030.24, 41,445.36 and 18,850.08 is: 26,015.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,030.24 : 41,445.36 = 18,850.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,030.24/41,445.36 = 18,850.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,030.24x = 41,445.36 × 18,850.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,030.24x = 781,248,351.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,248,351.63/30,030.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,015.39

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