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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,249.05, 41,747.40 and 18,316.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,249.05, 41,747.40 and 18,316.53 is: 25,279.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,249.05 : 41,747.40 = 18,316.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,249.05/41,747.40 = 18,316.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,249.05x = 41,747.40 × 18,316.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,249.05x = 764,667,504.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,667,504.52/30,249.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,279.06

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