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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,152.49, 41,615.22 and 18,217.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,152.49, 41,615.22 and 18,217.54 is: 25,143.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,152.49 : 41,615.22 = 18,217.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,152.49/41,615.22 = 18,217.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,152.49x = 41,615.22 × 18,217.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,152.49x = 758,126,934.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,126,934.96/30,152.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,143.10

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