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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,220.48, 41,707.08 and 18,286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,220.48, 41,707.08 and 18,286.76 is: 25,237.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,220.48 : 41,707.08 = 18,286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,220.48/41,707.08 = 18,286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,220.48x = 41,707.08 × 18,286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,220.48x = 762,687,362.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,687,362.26/30,220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,237.43

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