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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,210.36, 41,688.36 and 18,879.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,210.36, 41,688.36 and 18,879.24 is: 26,052.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,210.36 : 41,688.36 = 18,879.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,210.36/41,688.36 = 18,879.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,210.36x = 41,688.36 × 18,879.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,210.36x = 787,044,553.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,044,553.65/30,210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,052.14

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