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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,221.58, 41,677.88 and 18,887.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,221.58, 41,677.88 and 18,887.45 is: 26,047.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,221.58 : 41,677.88 = 18,887.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,221.58/41,677.88 = 18,887.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,221.58x = 41,677.88 × 18,887.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,221.58x = 787,188,884.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,188,884.36/30,221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,047.24

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