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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,124.89, 41,573.42 and 18,185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,124.89, 41,573.42 and 18,185.90 is: 25,097.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,124.89 : 41,573.42 = 18,185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,124.89/41,573.42 = 18,185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,124.89x = 41,573.42 × 18,185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,124.89x = 756,049,759.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,049,759.98/30,124.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,097.18

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