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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,197.06, 41,650.25 and 18,708.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,197.06, 41,650.25 and 18,708.24 is: 25,803.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,197.06 : 41,650.25 = 18,708.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,197.06/41,650.25 = 18,708.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,197.06x = 41,650.25 × 18,708.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,197.06x = 779,202,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,202,873.06/30,197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,803.93

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