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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,139.72, 41,584.57 and 18,035.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,139.72, 41,584.57 and 18,035.33 is: 24,883.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,139.72 : 41,584.57 = 18,035.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,139.72/41,584.57 = 18,035.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,139.72x = 41,584.57 × 18,035.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,139.72x = 749,991,442.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,991,442.86/30,139.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,883.82

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