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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,236.52, 41,716.44 and 18,295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,236.52, 41,716.44 and 18,295.32 is: 25,241.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,236.52 : 41,716.44 = 18,295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,236.52/41,716.44 = 18,295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,236.52x = 41,716.44 × 18,295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,236.52x = 763,215,619.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,215,619.06/30,236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,241.52

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