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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,154.55, 41,612.29 and 18,215.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,154.55, 41,612.29 and 18,215.81 is: 25,137.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,154.55 : 41,612.29 = 18,215.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,154.55/41,612.29 = 18,215.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,154.55x = 41,612.29 × 18,215.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,154.55x = 758,001,539.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,001,539.06/30,154.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,137.22

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