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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,054.26, 41,469.62 and 18,720.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,054.26, 41,469.62 and 18,720.16 is: 25,830.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,054.26 : 41,469.62 = 18,720.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,054.26/41,469.62 = 18,720.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,054.26x = 41,469.62 × 18,720.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,054.26x = 776,317,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,317,921.54/30,054.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,830.55

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