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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,187.37, 41,629.57 and 18,085.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,187.37, 41,629.57 and 18,085.91 is: 24,941.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,187.37 : 41,629.57 = 18,085.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,187.37/41,629.57 = 18,085.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,187.37x = 41,629.57 × 18,085.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,187.37x = 752,908,403.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,908,403.00/30,187.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,941.17

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