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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,182.52, 41,644.48 and 18,084.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,182.52, 41,644.48 and 18,084.97 is: 24,952.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,182.52 : 41,644.48 = 18,084.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,182.52/41,644.48 = 18,084.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,182.52x = 41,644.48 × 18,084.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,182.52x = 753,139,212.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,139,212.22/30,182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,952.82

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