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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,197.07, 41,675.79 and 18,260.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,197.07, 41,675.79 and 18,260.49 is: 25,201.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,197.07 : 41,675.79 = 18,260.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,197.07/41,675.79 = 18,260.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,197.07x = 41,675.79 × 18,260.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,197.07x = 761,020,346.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,020,346.54/30,197.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,201.79

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