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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,265.92, 41,738.22 and 18,164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,265.92, 41,738.22 and 18,164.52 is: 25,049.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,265.92 : 41,738.22 = 18,164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,265.92/41,738.22 = 18,164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,265.92x = 41,738.22 × 18,164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,265.92x = 758,154,731.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,154,731.95/30,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,049.78

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