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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,128.58, 41,566.77 and 18,020.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,128.58, 41,566.77 and 18,020.70 is: 24,862.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,128.58 : 41,566.77 = 18,020.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,128.58/41,566.77 = 18,020.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,128.58x = 41,566.77 × 18,020.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,128.58x = 749,062,292.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,062,292.14/30,128.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,862.18

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