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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,053.63, 41,474.63 and 18,114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,053.63, 41,474.63 and 18,114.44 is: 24,998.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,053.63 : 41,474.63 = 18,114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,053.63/41,474.63 = 18,114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,053.63x = 41,474.63 × 18,114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,053.63x = 751,289,534.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,289,534.57/30,053.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,998.29

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