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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,348.26, 41,877.57 and 18,410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,348.26, 41,877.57 and 18,410.88 is: 25,405.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,348.26 : 41,877.57 = 18,410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,348.26/41,877.57 = 18,410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,348.26x = 41,877.57 × 18,410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,348.26x = 771,002,915.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,002,915.96/30,348.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,405.18

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