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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,265.17, 41,748.65 and 18,162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,265.17, 41,748.65 and 18,162.41 is: 25,053.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,265.17 : 41,748.65 = 18,162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,265.17/41,748.65 = 18,162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,265.17x = 41,748.65 × 18,162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,265.17x = 758,255,798.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,255,798.69/30,265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,053.74

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