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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,168.77, 41,634.31 and 18,844.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,168.77, 41,634.31 and 18,844.97 is: 26,006.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,168.77 : 41,634.31 = 18,844.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,168.77/41,634.31 = 18,844.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,168.77x = 41,634.31 × 18,844.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,168.77x = 784,597,322.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,597,322.92/30,168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,006.94

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