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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,033.72, 41,443.92 and 18,704.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,033.72, 41,443.92 and 18,704.52 is: 25,810.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,033.72 : 41,443.92 = 18,704.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,033.72/41,443.92 = 18,704.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,033.72x = 41,443.92 × 18,704.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,033.72x = 775,188,630.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,188,630.52/30,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,810.61

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