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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,224.43, 41,698.46 and 18,734.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,224.43, 41,698.46 and 18,734.15 is: 25,846.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,224.43 : 41,698.46 = 18,734.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,224.43/41,698.46 = 18,734.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,224.43x = 41,698.46 × 18,734.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,224.43x = 781,185,355.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,185,355.49/30,224.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,846.16

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