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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,130.90, 41,581.72 and 18,191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,130.90, 41,581.72 and 18,191.92 is: 25,105.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,130.90 : 41,581.72 = 18,191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,130.90/41,581.72 = 18,191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,130.90x = 41,581.72 × 18,191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,130.90x = 756,451,323.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,451,323.70/30,130.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,105.50

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