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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,251.55, 41,741.13 and 18,315.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,251.55, 41,741.13 and 18,315.99 is: 25,272.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,251.55 : 41,741.13 = 18,315.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,251.55/41,741.13 = 18,315.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,251.55x = 41,741.13 × 18,315.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,251.55x = 764,530,119.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,530,119.67/30,251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,272.43

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