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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,174.52, 41,611.91 and 18,073.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,174.52, 41,611.91 and 18,073.07 is: 24,923.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,174.52 : 41,611.91 = 18,073.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,174.52/41,611.91 = 18,073.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,174.52x = 41,611.91 × 18,073.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,174.52x = 752,054,962.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,054,962.26/30,174.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,923.51

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