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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,219.48, 41,705.70 and 18,285.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,219.48, 41,705.70 and 18,285.76 is: 25,236.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,219.48 : 41,705.70 = 18,285.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,219.48/41,705.70 = 18,285.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,219.48x = 41,705.70 × 18,285.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,219.48x = 762,620,420.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,620,420.83/30,219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,236.05

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