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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,182.67, 41,667.08 and 18,858.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,182.67, 41,667.08 and 18,858.47 is: 26,034.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,182.67 : 41,667.08 = 18,858.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,182.67/41,667.08 = 18,858.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,182.67x = 41,667.08 × 18,858.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,182.67x = 785,777,075.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,777,075.54/30,182.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,034.05

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