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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,146.99, 41,607.61 and 18,212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,146.99, 41,607.61 and 18,212.04 is: 25,135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,146.99 : 41,607.61 = 18,212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,146.99/41,607.61 = 18,212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,146.99x = 41,607.61 × 18,212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,146.99x = 757,759,412.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,759,412.09/30,146.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,135.50

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