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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,087.23, 41,507.52 and 18,143.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,087.23, 41,507.52 and 18,143.78 is: 25,030.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,087.23 : 41,507.52 = 18,143.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,087.23/41,507.52 = 18,143.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,087.23x = 41,507.52 × 18,143.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,087.23x = 753,103,311.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,103,311.23/30,087.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,030.66

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