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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,156.61, 41,588.87 and 18,827.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,156.61, 41,588.87 and 18,827.14 is: 25,964.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,156.61 : 41,588.87 = 18,827.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,156.61/41,588.87 = 18,827.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,156.61x = 41,588.87 × 18,827.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,156.61x = 782,999,383.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,999,383.80/30,156.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,964.44

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