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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,269.58, 41,754.75 and 18,166.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,269.58, 41,754.75 and 18,166.83 is: 25,059.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,269.58 : 41,754.75 = 18,166.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,269.58/41,754.75 = 18,166.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,269.58x = 41,754.75 × 18,166.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,269.58x = 758,551,444.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,551,444.94/30,269.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,059.86

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