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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,184.16, 41,649.92 and 18,081.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,184.16, 41,649.92 and 18,081.84 is: 24,950.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,184.16 : 41,649.92 = 18,081.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,184.16/41,649.92 = 18,081.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,184.16x = 41,649.92 × 18,081.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,184.16x = 753,107,189.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,107,189.45/30,184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,950.41

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