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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,052.52, 41,472.89 and 18,726.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,052.52, 41,472.89 and 18,726.59 is: 25,842.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,052.52 : 41,472.89 = 18,726.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,052.52/41,472.89 = 18,726.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,052.52x = 41,472.89 × 18,726.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,052.52x = 776,645,834.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,645,834.75/30,052.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,842.95

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