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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,359.82, 41,889.60 and 18,254.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,359.82, 41,889.60 and 18,254.76 is: 25,187.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,359.82 : 41,889.60 = 18,254.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,359.82/41,889.60 = 18,254.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,359.82x = 41,889.60 × 18,254.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,359.82x = 764,684,594.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,684,594.50/30,359.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,187.39

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