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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,089.58, 41,524.20 and 18,002.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,089.58, 41,524.20 and 18,002.51 is: 24,843.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,089.58 : 41,524.20 = 18,002.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,089.58/41,524.20 = 18,002.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,089.58x = 41,524.20 × 18,002.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,089.58x = 747,539,618.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,539,618.12/30,089.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,843.80

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