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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,256.06, 41,736.32 and 18,153.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,256.06, 41,736.32 and 18,153.41 is: 25,041.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,256.06 : 41,736.32 = 18,153.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,256.06/41,736.32 = 18,153.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,256.06x = 41,736.32 × 18,153.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,256.06x = 757,656,465.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,656,465.92/30,256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,041.48

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