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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,187.13, 41,649.82 and 18,868.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,187.13, 41,649.82 and 18,868.15 is: 26,032.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,187.13 : 41,649.82 = 18,868.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,187.13/41,649.82 = 18,868.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,187.13x = 41,649.82 × 18,868.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,187.13x = 785,855,167.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,855,167.76/30,187.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,032.79

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