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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,176.79, 41,658.96 and 18,852.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,176.79, 41,658.96 and 18,852.57 is: 26,025.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,176.79 : 41,658.96 = 18,852.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,176.79/41,658.96 = 18,852.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,176.79x = 41,658.96 × 18,852.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,176.79x = 785,378,459.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,378,459.53/30,176.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,025.91

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