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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,241.62, 41,722.38 and 18,300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,241.62, 41,722.38 and 18,300.60 is: 25,248.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,241.62 : 41,722.38 = 18,300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,241.62/41,722.38 = 18,300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,241.62x = 41,722.38 × 18,300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,241.62x = 763,544,587.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,544,587.43/30,241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,248.14

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