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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,184.84, 41,646.61 and 18,865.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,184.84, 41,646.61 and 18,865.84 is: 26,029.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,184.84 : 41,646.61 = 18,865.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,184.84/41,646.61 = 18,865.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,184.84x = 41,646.61 × 18,865.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,184.84x = 785,698,280.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,698,280.80/30,184.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,029.57

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