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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,153.89, 41,605.87 and 18,214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,153.89, 41,605.87 and 18,214.92 is: 25,132.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,153.89 : 41,605.87 = 18,214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,153.89/41,605.87 = 18,214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,153.89x = 41,605.87 × 18,214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,153.89x = 757,847,294.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,847,294.48/30,153.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,132.66

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