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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,292.38, 41,824.08 and 18,966.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,292.38, 41,824.08 and 18,966.46 is: 26,186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,292.38 : 41,824.08 = 18,966.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,292.38/41,824.08 = 18,966.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,292.38x = 41,824.08 × 18,966.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,292.38x = 793,254,740.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,254,740.36/30,292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,186.61

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