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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,164.51, 41,628.44 and 18,840.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,164.51, 41,628.44 and 18,840.71 is: 26,001.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,164.51 : 41,628.44 = 18,840.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,164.51/41,628.44 = 18,840.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,164.51x = 41,628.44 × 18,840.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,164.51x = 784,309,365.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,309,365.79/30,164.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,001.06

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