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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,366.59, 41,888.34 and 18,258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,366.59, 41,888.34 and 18,258.66 is: 25,186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,366.59 : 41,888.34 = 18,258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,366.59/41,888.34 = 18,258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,366.59x = 41,888.34 × 18,258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,366.59x = 764,824,748.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,824,748.58/30,366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,186.39

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