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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,157.02, 41,616.78 and 18,218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,157.02, 41,616.78 and 18,218.16 is: 25,141.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,157.02 : 41,616.78 = 18,218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,157.02/41,616.78 = 18,218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,157.02x = 41,616.78 × 18,218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,157.02x = 758,181,156.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,181,156.72/30,157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,141.12

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