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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,156.52, 41,606.04 and 18,215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,156.52, 41,606.04 and 18,215.32 is: 25,131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,156.52 : 41,606.04 = 18,215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,156.52/41,606.04 = 18,215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,156.52x = 41,606.04 × 18,215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,156.52x = 757,867,332.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,867,332.53/30,156.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,131.13

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