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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,206.44, 41,705.06 and 18,891.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,206.44, 41,705.06 and 18,891.96 is: 26,083.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,206.44 : 41,705.06 = 18,891.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,206.44/41,705.06 = 18,891.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,206.44x = 41,705.06 × 18,891.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,206.44x = 787,890,325.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,890,325.32/30,206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,083.52

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