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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,266.46, 41,761.17 and 18,330.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,266.46, 41,761.17 and 18,330.30 is: 25,291.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,266.46 : 41,761.17 = 18,330.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,266.46/41,761.17 = 18,330.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,266.46x = 41,761.17 × 18,330.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,266.46x = 765,494,774.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,494,774.45/30,266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,291.85

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