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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,235.45, 41,707.89 and 18,132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,235.45, 41,707.89 and 18,132.71 is: 25,012.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,235.45 : 41,707.89 = 18,132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,235.45/41,707.89 = 18,132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,235.45x = 41,707.89 × 18,132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,235.45x = 756,277,074.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,277,074.08/30,235.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,012.93

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