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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,071.14, 41,514.90 and 18,137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,071.14, 41,514.90 and 18,137.50 is: 25,039.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,071.14 : 41,514.90 = 18,137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,071.14/41,514.90 = 18,137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,071.14x = 41,514.90 × 18,137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,071.14x = 752,976,498.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,976,498.75/30,071.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,039.84

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