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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,188.21, 41,651.21 and 18,869.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,188.21, 41,651.21 and 18,869.18 is: 26,034.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,188.21 : 41,651.21 = 18,869.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,188.21/41,651.21 = 18,869.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,188.21x = 41,651.21 × 18,869.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,188.21x = 785,924,178.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,924,178.71/30,188.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,034.15

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