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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,184.31, 41,646.92 and 18,086.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,184.31, 41,646.92 and 18,086.73 is: 24,955.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,184.31 : 41,646.92 = 18,086.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,184.31/41,646.92 = 18,086.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,184.31x = 41,646.92 × 18,086.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,184.31x = 753,256,506.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,256,506.94/30,184.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,955.24

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