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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,206.77, 41,686.25 and 18,272.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,206.77, 41,686.25 and 18,272.29 is: 25,216.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,206.77 : 41,686.25 = 18,272.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,206.77/41,686.25 = 18,272.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,206.77x = 41,686.25 × 18,272.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,206.77x = 761,703,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,703,249.01/30,206.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,216.31

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