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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,159.90, 41,624.73 and 18,223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,159.90, 41,624.73 and 18,223.74 is: 25,151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,159.90 : 41,624.73 = 18,223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,159.90/41,624.73 = 18,223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,159.90x = 41,624.73 × 18,223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,159.90x = 758,558,257.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,558,257.09/30,159.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,151.22

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