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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,127.89, 41,577.57 and 18,188.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,127.89, 41,577.57 and 18,188.91 is: 25,101.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,127.89 : 41,577.57 = 18,188.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,127.89/41,577.57 = 18,188.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,127.89x = 41,577.57 × 18,188.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,127.89x = 756,250,678.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,250,678.75/30,127.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,101.35

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