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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,274.71, 41,772.55 and 18,338.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,274.71, 41,772.55 and 18,338.55 is: 25,303.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,274.71 : 41,772.55 = 18,338.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,274.71/41,772.55 = 18,338.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,274.71x = 41,772.55 × 18,338.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,274.71x = 766,047,996.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,047,996.80/30,274.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,303.23

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