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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,055.56, 41,478.18 and 18,122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,055.56, 41,478.18 and 18,122.74 is: 25,010.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,055.56 : 41,478.18 = 18,122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,055.56/41,478.18 = 18,122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,055.56x = 41,478.18 × 18,122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,055.56x = 751,698,271.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,698,271.81/30,055.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,010.29

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