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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,194.78, 41,661.28 and 18,097.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,194.78, 41,661.28 and 18,097.18 is: 24,969.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,194.78 : 41,661.28 = 18,097.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,194.78/41,661.28 = 18,097.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,194.78x = 41,661.28 × 18,097.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,194.78x = 753,951,683.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,951,683.19/30,194.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,969.60

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