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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,205.17, 41,676.39 and 18,268.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,205.17, 41,676.39 and 18,268.25 is: 25,206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,205.17 : 41,676.39 = 18,268.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,205.17/41,676.39 = 18,268.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,205.17x = 41,676.39 × 18,268.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,205.17x = 761,354,503.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,354,503.24/30,205.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,206.10

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