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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,156.68, 41,615.23 and 18,217.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,156.68, 41,615.23 and 18,217.93 is: 25,140.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,156.68 : 41,615.23 = 18,217.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,156.68/41,615.23 = 18,217.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,156.68x = 41,615.23 × 18,217.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,156.68x = 758,143,347.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,143,347.07/30,156.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,140.15

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