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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,275.44, 41,781.10 and 18,941.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,275.44, 41,781.10 and 18,941.31 is: 26,139.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,275.44 : 41,781.10 = 18,941.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,275.44/41,781.10 = 18,941.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,275.44x = 41,781.10 × 18,941.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,275.44x = 791,388,767.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,388,767.24/30,275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,139.63

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