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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,244.98, 41,738.24 and 18,305.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,244.98, 41,738.24 and 18,305.33 is: 25,261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,244.98 : 41,738.24 = 18,305.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,244.98/41,738.24 = 18,305.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,244.98x = 41,738.24 × 18,305.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,244.98x = 764,031,956.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,031,956.60/30,244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,261.45

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