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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,190.56, 41,664 and 18,251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,190.56, 41,664 and 18,251.52 is: 25,187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,190.56 : 41,664 = 18,251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,190.56/41,664 = 18,251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,190.56x = 41,664 × 18,251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,190.56x = 760,431,329.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,431,329.28/30,190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,187.72

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