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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,137.72, 41,581.82 and 18,033.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,137.72, 41,581.82 and 18,033.33 is: 24,881.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,137.72 : 41,581.82 = 18,033.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,137.72/41,581.82 = 18,033.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,137.72x = 41,581.82 × 18,033.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,137.72x = 749,858,591.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,858,591.89/30,137.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,881.07

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