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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,224.82, 41,698.98 and 18,734.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,224.82, 41,698.98 and 18,734.54 is: 25,846.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,224.82 : 41,698.98 = 18,734.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,224.82/41,698.98 = 18,734.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,224.82x = 41,698.98 × 18,734.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,224.82x = 781,211,208.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,211,208.77/30,224.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,846.68

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