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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,177.19, 41,615.59 and 18,075.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,177.19, 41,615.59 and 18,075.73 is: 24,927.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,177.19 : 41,615.59 = 18,075.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,177.19/41,615.59 = 18,075.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,177.19x = 41,615.59 × 18,075.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,177.19x = 752,232,078.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,232,078.25/30,177.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,927.18

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