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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,158.13, 41,590.97 and 18,828.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,158.13, 41,590.97 and 18,828.66 is: 25,966.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,158.13 : 41,590.97 = 18,828.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,158.13/41,590.97 = 18,828.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,158.13x = 41,590.97 × 18,828.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,158.13x = 783,102,471.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,102,471.54/30,158.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,966.54

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