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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,221.76, 41,699.68 and 18,282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,221.76, 41,699.68 and 18,282.72 is: 25,226.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,221.76 : 41,699.68 = 18,282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,221.76/41,699.68 = 18,282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,221.76x = 41,699.68 × 18,282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,221.76x = 762,383,573.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,383,573.53/30,221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,226.31

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