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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,157.68, 41,616.61 and 18,218.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,157.68, 41,616.61 and 18,218.93 is: 25,141.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,157.68 : 41,616.61 = 18,218.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,157.68/41,616.61 = 18,218.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,157.68x = 41,616.61 × 18,218.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,157.68x = 758,210,104.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,210,104.43/30,157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,141.53

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