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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,163.51, 41,627.06 and 18,839.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,163.51, 41,627.06 and 18,839.71 is: 25,999.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,163.51 : 41,627.06 = 18,839.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,163.51/41,627.06 = 18,839.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,163.51x = 41,627.06 × 18,839.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,163.51x = 784,241,738.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,241,738.55/30,163.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,999.68

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