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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,153.43, 41,606.36 and 18,208.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,153.43, 41,606.36 and 18,208.76 is: 25,124.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,153.43 : 41,606.36 = 18,208.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,153.43/41,606.36 = 18,208.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,153.43x = 41,606.36 × 18,208.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,153.43x = 757,600,223.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,600,223.71/30,153.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,124.84

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