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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,067.56, 41,494.50 and 18,585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,067.56, 41,494.50 and 18,585 is: 25,648.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,067.56 : 41,494.50 = 18,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,067.56/41,494.50 = 18,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,067.56x = 41,494.50 × 18,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,067.56x = 771,175,282.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,175,282.50/30,067.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,648.08

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