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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,187.45, 41,658.83 and 18,863.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,187.45, 41,658.83 and 18,863.53 is: 26,031.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,187.45 : 41,658.83 = 18,863.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,187.45/41,658.83 = 18,863.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,187.45x = 41,658.83 × 18,863.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,187.45x = 785,832,532.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,832,532.48/30,187.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,031.76

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